一代人 (yī dài rén) — a generation (of people)

Definizione

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)

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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