Meaning
履历 refers to a documented record of one's educational background, work experience, and qualifications. It's the formal term for what English speakers call a résumé or CV, typically used when applying for jobs or academic positions.
Usage
This is a formal, professional term commonly used in job applications and official contexts. Native speakers often use 简历 (jiǎn lì) instead in everyday conversation, as it's slightly more casual. 履历 emphasizes the comprehensive, detailed nature of the document.
Examples
- 01请把你的履历发到我的邮箱。.Please send your résumé to my email.
- 02他有丰富的工作履历，很适合这个职位。, .He has extensive work experience and is very suitable for this position.
Characters
Measure words
- 份一份履历
- 张一张履历表
Common collocations
- 履历表résumé form, CV form
- 个人履历personal résumé
- 提交履历to submit a résumé
- 工作履历work history
Origin
The character 履 originally meant 'shoe' or 'to step,' suggesting one's path or journey. 历 means 'to experience' or 'history.' Together, 履历 literally conveys 'the history of one's steps/path,' metaphorically referring to one's life journey and accomplishments.