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公元
gōngyuán
Description
公元是我们现在用的一种记年方法。
"公元" is a method of counting years that we use today.
比如今年是公元二零二五年。
For example, this year is 公元 2025.
Meanings
公元gōngyuán
the Common Era; Anno Domini (AD)
孔子生在公元前。
Confucius was born before the Common Era.
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Notes
- Etymology
公 (common/public) + 元 (beginning), meaning the common era's starting point.
- Usage
公元前 means BC; 公元 alone or with a year means AD.
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