一代 (yī dài) — generation
Definition
一代 means one generation, often of people in a family or era (e.g. 'the younger 一代'). 后代 specifically means descendants or future generations; 世代 emphasizes lineage continuing over many generations.
noun
generation
Measure word · 代
Easily confused
Examples
- 。Xīn yí dài de jì shù zhèng zài gǎi biàn shì jiè.The new generation of technology is changing the world.
- 。Měi yí dài dōu yǒu bù tóng de jī huì.Each generation has different opportunities.
- 。Zhè yí dài de hái zi hěn cōng ming.This generation of children is very smart.
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