当代 meaning and pronunciation

当代
Simplified word
當代
Traditional word

当代 English definition

dāng dài

  • the present age
  • the contemporary era

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  • (dāng): to act as; to be; manage; withstand; when; during; ought; should; match equally; equal; same; obstruct; just at (a time or place); on the spot; right; just at;
  • (dài): to substitute; to act on behalf of others; to replace; generation; dynasty; age; period; (historical) era; (geological) eon;