二十五史

Traditional form:

二十五史

Pinyin (reading):

èrshíwǔshǐ

Definitions:

• twenty four dynastic histories (or 25 or 26 in modern editions)

Characters:

• 二 - two; twice
• 十 - ten, tenth; complete; perfect
• 五 - five; surname
• 史 - history, chronicle, annals

Traditional characters:

• 二 - two; twice
• 十 - ten, tenth; complete; perfect
• 五 - five; surname
• 史 - history, chronicle, annals