史 (shǐ) - history & historical records
史 · shǐ
history;
historical records;
annals;
chronicles;
official historian;
also used as a surname.
historyhistorical recordsannals
Usage highlights
HistoryHistorical recordsHistorianHistorical materialsHistorical annalsOfficial history
Usage & contexts
Examples
- He is studying Chinese history (中国历史).
- This is a historical document (史书).
- She works as a historian (史学家).
- Ancient historical records are valuable (古代史籍).
Collocations
- History(历史)
- Historical records(史书)
- Historian(史学家)
- Historical materials(史料)
- Historical annals(史册)
- Official history(正史)
Idioms
- To make a laughingstock of oneself(贻笑大方)
- To leave a reputation for a thousand years(名垂青史)
- To distort history(歪曲历史)
Cultural background
FAQ- One of the oldest Chinese surnames, dating back to the Yellow Emperor's historian Cang Jie.
- Represents the importance of historical recording in Chinese civilization since ancient times.
- Associated with scholarly and official traditions in imperial China.