历代 lìdài successive generations
successive generations; successive dynasties; past dynasties
How to remember 历代: 历 experience + 代 era = successive generations.
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How it is used
- 'Successive dynasties / past ages' - 历代帝王 (lìdài dìwáng) emperors through the ages, 历代文人 scholars of every era.
- Sweeps across all past generations/dynasties; common in historical and cultural discussion.