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世代

shìdài
noun HSK 7 #20,239

Meanings

  1. 1 generation after generation
  2. 2 for generations
  3. 3 era

Examples

这个手艺世代相传。
Zhège shǒuyì shìdài xiāngchuán.
This craft has been passed down for generations.
他们家世代居住在这里。
Tāmen jiā shìdài jūzhù zài zhèlǐ.
Their family has lived here for generations.

Tips

usage
世代 emphasizes continuity across multiple generations. Compare with 一代 (one generation) and 几代 (several generations).

Stroke Order

世 shì
代 dài