Definitions
- 1. for many generations
- 2. generation
- 3. era
- 4. age
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Usage notes
Collocations
Often used with 传承 (pass down) or 祖祖辈辈 (for generations).
Common mistakes
Not to be confused with 时代 (era/times) which refers to a historical period rather than a familial generation.
Example Sentences
1 shown我们家的传统传承了好几 世代 。
Our family's traditions have been passed down for many generations.
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