当代

dāng dài

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释义

1. the present age
2. the contemporary era

词语关系

Antonyms

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ancient times

古代 means ancient times, opposite to the contemporary era.

Related words

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the not-very-distant past

近代 refers to early modern period (mid-19th to mid-20th century), preceding 当代.

Synonyms

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Hyundai, South Korean company

Both refer to the current or recent era, but 当代 often emphasizes the very recent present (roughly since 1949) while 现代 can span a broader modern period.

Usage notes

Common mistakes

Do not confuse 当代 (contemporary era) with 当时 (at that time); 当代 always refers to the present era.

Formality

当代 is typically used in formal or written contexts, such as in academic or historical descriptions, rather than in casual conversation to refer to 'nowadays'.

例句

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当代的科技发展非常快。

Contemporary technology develops very quickly.

这部电影是当代社会的真实写照。

This film is a true portrayal of contemporary society.

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包含当代的词语

dāng dài shǐ

contemporary history

当代新儒家

dāng dài xīn rú jiā

Contemporary New Confucianism

当代的构成词

to substitute

(onom.) dong

at or in the very same...