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Chinese dictionary
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n.successive/past dynasties
历代文人墨客多对牡丹情有独钟,咏赞不已。
All previous dynasties writer literati are many to the peony has only one in mind, chants does not approve already.
他保存了历代名人的著作。
He kept books by all the great names and authorities.
宠用奸佞是历代王朝亡国的重要原因。
Bestowing favor on a dubious sycophant often leads to the downfall of dynasties.
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n.all periods (of time)
这里的珍珠养殖业历代不衰。
The pearl farming here has kept flourishing through the ages.
他家历代务农。
He comes from a long line of farmers.
他家历代从医。
His family has been practicing medicine for generations.
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n.previous/past generations