经
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The word 经验 is formed by combining the character 经, which denotes passing through or undergoing, with 验, which means to test or examine. This combination yields a compound where the literal sense of having undergone examination conveys the concept of practical knowledge gained from past events.

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我有很多工作经验。

Wǒ yǒu hěnduō gōngzuò jīngyàn.

I have a lot of work experience.

他分享了旅行经验。

Tā fēnxiǎng le lǚxíng jīngyàn.

He shared travel experience.

从错误中学习经验很重要。

Cóng cuòwù zhōng xuéxí jīngyàn hěn zhòngyào.

Learning from mistakes is important.

她的教学经验比我的丰富。

Tā de jiàoxué jīngyàn bǐ wǒ de fēngfù.

Her teaching experience is richer than mine.

如果没有实际经验，理论再好也没用。

Rúguǒ méiyǒu shíjì jīngyàn, lǐlùn zài hǎo yě méiyòng.

Without practical experience, no matter how good the theory is, it's useless.

Word Definition - 经验

jīng yàn experience; to go through; to experience

Individual Character Details

经 jīng, jīng
验 yàn, yàn