新纪元 (xīn jì yuán) — new era, new epoch
Definition
新纪元 (xīn jìyuán) is the formal, written-style word for 'new era' — used in news, history, and speeches rather than everyday talk. It emphasizes a major historical turning point, not minor changes.
noun
new eranew epoch
Examples
- 新纪元。Zhè ge fā míng biāo zhì zhe yí gè xīn jì yuán de kāi shǐ.This invention marks the beginning of a new era.
- 新纪元。Rén lèi shè huì jìn rù le shù zì xīn jì yuán.Human society has entered the digital new era.
- 新纪元。Zhè běn shū jiǎng shù le nà ge xīn jì yuán de lì shǐ.This book tells the history of that new epoch.
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