一代人 (yī dài rén) — a generation (of people)
Definition
Refers to people born and living during the same era — 'a generation.' Pairs naturally with 这, 上一, 下一 to specify which generation.
noun
a generation (of people)
Examples
- 一代人。Wǒ men zhè yī dài rén jīng lì le hěn dà de biàn huà.Our generation has experienced great changes.
- 。Měi yì yī dài rén dōu yǒu zì jǐ de mèng xiǎng.Every generation has its own dreams.
- 。Shàng yì yī dài rén chī le hěn duō kǔ.The previous generation endured a lot of hardship.
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