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    Expressing generation or era with 代 (dài)

    Sequence & Order
    Time Expressions

    Structure

    Adjective + 一 + 代

    Explanation

    The noun 代 (dài) means "generation" or "era" and is used to refer to a group of people born around the same time or a particular historical period. It often appears with 一 to form 一代, meaning "a generation," and can be modified by adjectives like 年轻 (young) to specify which generation is being discussed.

    Examples

    • 年轻一代对科技的接受能力更强。

      Niánqīng yí dài duì kējì de jiēshòu nénglì gèng qiáng.

      The younger generation has a stronger ability to accept technology.

    • 我们这一代人经历了很多社会变化。

      Wǒmen zhè yí dài rén jīnglì le hěn duō shèhuì biànhuà.

      Our generation has experienced many social changes.

    • 每一代人都有自己要面对的挑战。

      Měi yí dài rén dōu yǒu zìjǐ yào miànduì de tiǎozhàn.

      Every generation has its own challenges to face.

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