an era; an age; a generation

一代

yī dài

WordHSK 6

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Myths and legends should be handed down from generation to generation.

神话和传说应該一代一代的传承下去。

My faith in the next generation is increasing.

我对我们的下一代愈来愈有信心了。

It is said that the younger generation today is apathetic.

有人说新一代的人很冷漠。

These old customs have been handed down from generation to generation.

这些古老习俗都是一代一代相传下来的。

Emperor Qin Shi Huang and Emperor Wu of Han, though remarkable in their achievements, somewhat lacked in literary grace; Emperor Taizong of Tang and Emperor Taizu of Song, though commendable in their elegance, still fall slightly short in their brilliance. The proud conqueror, Genghis Khan, knew only how to bend the bow and shoot great eagles. All of them are now bygone, and if you want to count the truly remarkable figures, look to the present age.

惜秦皇汉武，略输文采；唐宗宋祖，稍逊风骚。一代天骄，成吉思汗，只识弯弓射大雕。俱往矣，数风流人物，还看今朝。

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an era; an age; a generation

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