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当年
dāngnián
Description
“当年”常常用来说过去的某一段时间，特别是很多年以前的事。
"当年" is often used to refer to a certain period in the past, especially events from many years ago.
人们回忆年轻的时候，就会说“想起当年”。
When people recall their youth, they say "想起当年" (remember the old days).
Meanings
当年dāngnián
in those years; back then (in the past)
当年我还是个学生。
I was still a student back then.
当年dàngnián
that same year; in the very year
这个工厂当年就赚了很多钱。
This factory made a lot of money back then.
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Notes
- Nuance
dāngnián points to a distant past time, often nostalgic; dàngnián means within that same year.
- Etymology
当 (at/that) + 年 (year), literally 'that year'.
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