朝代 (cháo dài) — dynasty
Definition
朝代 specifically means a ruling dynasty — a family line of emperors (e.g. 唐朝, 明朝). 时代 is broader ('era/age') and can refer to any time period, not a ruling house.
noun
dynasty
Examples
- 朝代。Zhōng guó lì shǐ shàng yǒu míng de cháo dài hěn duō.There are many famous dynasties in Chinese history.
- 朝代。Měi gè cháo dài dōu yǒu zì jǐ dú tè de wén huà.Each dynasty has its own unique culture.
- 朝代。Zhè ge cháo dài yǒu sān bǎi nián de lì shǐ.This dynasty has a history of three hundred years.
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