一代

yī dài

HSK 5

Meaning

generation

Definition

一个世代；同一时期出生或成长的人群；某个历史时期或某个领域发展的阶段。

One generation; a generation; a group of people born or growing up in the same period; a historical period or a stage of development in a certain field.

Usage

“一代”通常指时间上的一个阶段，可以是二十到三十年左右，代表着一个世代的生命周期。它也可以指在特定时期内出生、成长或活跃的一群人。此外，它还可以用来描述某个事物或思想在特定时期的发展阶段。

"一代" (yīdài) typically refers to a period of time, often around twenty to thirty years, representing the lifecycle of a generation. It can also refer to a group of people born, grown up, or active during a specific period. Furthermore, it can describe a stage of development for a certain thing or idea within a specific era.

Examples

1 他们是为新中国建设奉献的一代人。(They are the generation who dedicated themselves to the construction of New China.)
2 这部小说讲述了一个家族几代人的故事。(This novel tells the story of several generations of a family.)
3 我们这一代面临着前所未有的挑战和机遇。(Our generation is facing unprecedented challenges and opportunities.)
4 每一代都有自己的使命和责任。(Every generation has its own mission and responsibilities.)
5 这位艺术家是那个时代最杰出的一代，他的作品影响深远。(This artist was one of the most outstanding figures of that era; his works had a profound impact.)
6 经过一代人的努力，这个小村庄终于摆脱了贫困。(After the efforts of a generation, this small village finally escaped poverty.)

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