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时代
shídài
Description
“时代”是指一段很长的时间，比如历史上的某个阶段，或者一个人的某段人生。
"时代" refers to a long period of time, such as a historical phase or a stage in a person's life.
我们常说“这个时代”，意思是现在的这个大环境。
We often say "这个时代", meaning the current general environment.
Meanings
时代shídài
era, age, period in history
我们生活在一个科技发展很快的时代。
We live in an era of rapid technological development.
时代shídài
a stage or period in one's life
我很怀念我的学生时代。
I really miss my student days.
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Notes
- Etymology
时 (time) + 代 (generation/period) combine to mean a span of time or era.
- Nuance
时代 is broader than 时期; it often implies a whole historical or social era.
In videos
“就这个时代现在就会给人一种很浮躁的感觉。”
“"中国是不是已经开始进入了性萧条时代？"”
“那一个时代 那一个族群有他们的需求”
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