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公元前
gōngyuánqián
Description
公元前表示公元开始以前的年份。
"公元前" refers to the years before the start of the Common Era.
Meanings
公元前gōngyuánqián
Before the Common Era; used for dates before year 1 CE.
这座城建于公元前三百年。
This city was built in 300 BC.
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Notes
- Etymology
公元 means “Common Era,” and 前 means “before.”
- Nuance
公元前 is equivalent to BCE or BC in English date notation.
In videos
“也就是公元前770年到公元前221年”
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