纪元 (jì yuán) — era, epoch; specifically the beginning of a reign or era
Definition
纪元 (jì yuán) means an 'era' or 'epoch' counted from a starting point — typically the start of a reign, dynasty, or other landmark (as in 公元). It emphasizes the beginning that defines a span of years, not just any period.
noun
eraepochspecifically the beginning of a reign or era
Examples
- 2020纪元。Gōng yuán 2020 nián shì xīn de jì yuán de kāi shǐ.The year 2020 AD is the beginning of a new era.
- 纪元221。Zhè ge wáng cháo de jì yuán cóng gōng yuán qián 221 nián kāi shǐ.The era of this dynasty began in 221 BC.
- 纪元。Lì shǐ xué jiā bǎ zhè duàn shí qī chēng wéi yí gè xīn de jì yuán.Historians call this period a new era.
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