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年代
niándài
Description
“年代”常常用来说一个时间的阶段，比如“九十年代”。
"年代" is often used to refer to a period of time, such as the "九十年代" (the 1990s).
它也可以表示很久以前的时间，让我们知道某件东西有多老。
It can also indicate a time long ago, helping us understand how old something is.
Meanings
年代niándài
a decade; a period of years
我妈妈喜欢八十年代的音乐。
My mom likes music from the 1980s.
年代niándài
age; era; time period
这座房子年代很久了。
This house is very old.
Related words
Notes
- Etymology
年 (year) + 代 (generation/period) combine to mean a span of years.
- Nuance
年代 often marks decades (八十年代); 时代 refers to broader historical eras.
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