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    Expressing 'generation' with 代 (dài)

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    Structure

    新/上/下 + 一 + 代 + Noun

    Explanation

    The measure word 代 (dài) means "generation" and is used to classify successive versions or age groups. It can refer to human generations or iterations of technology and products. For example, 新一代 means "new generation."

    Examples

    • 年轻一代对科技产品更加熟悉。

      Niánqīng yīdài duì kējì chǎnpǐn gèngjiā shúxī.

      The younger generation is more familiar with technology products.

    • 这款手机是最新一代的旗舰产品。

      Zhè kuǎn shǒujī shì zuìxīn yīdài de qíjiàn chǎnpǐn.

      This phone is the latest generation flagship product.

    • 我们这一代人经历了很多社会变化。

      Wǒmen zhè yīdài rén jīnglì le hěn duō shèhuì biànhuà.

      Our generation has experienced many social changes.

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