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时代
shídài
Description
“时代”是指一个很长的时间，比如历史上的某个时期，或者一个人的某个阶段。
"时代" refers to a very long period of time, such as a historical era or a stage in a person's life.
我们常说“现在的时代”或者“学生时代”。
We often say "现在的时代" (the current era) or "学生时代" (student days).
Meanings
时代shídài
era; age; period in history
我们生活在信息时代。
We live in the information age.
时代shídài
a stage or period in one's life
我很想念学生时代。
I really miss my student days.
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Notes
- Etymology
时 (time) + 代 (generation/era) combine to mean a distinct period of time.
- Nuance
时代 spans a whole era, while 时期 refers to a shorter, specific phase.
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