Definition
一代人 means 'a generation of people' — a collective noun referring to people born and living around the same time, who share similar historical experiences and cultural influences. It's often used in discussions about social change, historical periods, or family lineage. The 一 can be replaced with other numbers (两代人 'two generations') or with 这/那 (这一代人 'this generation').
n
a generation (of people)
Examples
- 一代人。Wǒmen zhè yī dài rén jīnglì le hěn dà de biànhuà.Our generation has experienced great changes.
- 。Měi yì yī dài rén dōu yǒu zìjǐ de mèngxiǎng.Every generation has its own dreams.
- 。Shàng yì yī dài rén chī le hěn duō kǔ.The previous generation endured a lot of hardship.
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