modern era (recent past); age of capitalism
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Meanings
2 senses · 5 examplesnoun
modern era; recent past; late historical period
formalIn Chinese historiography, often specifically refers to the period from the mid-19th century (Opium Wars) to the May Fourth Movement (around 1840-1919). Contrasts with '古代' (ancient times) and '现代' (contemporary times).
Zhōng中
guó国
jìn近
dài代
shǐ史
shǐ始
yú于
yā鸦
piàn片
zhàn战
zhēng争
。
Modern Chinese history began with the Opium War.
Zhè这
běn本
shū书
tàn探
tǎo讨
le了
jìn近
dài代
ōu欧
zhōu洲
de的
shè社
huì会
biàn变
gé革
。
This book discusses the social changes in modern Europe.
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Xǔ许
duō多
jìn近
dài代
jiàn建
zhù筑
dōu都
dé得
dào到
le了
bǎo保
hù护
。
Many modern-era buildings have been preserved.
noun
age of capitalism; capitalist era
formalUsed in Marxist historical materialism to denote the era following feudalism, characterized by capitalist modes of production. Contrasts with '中世纪' (Middle Ages/feudal era).
Gōng工
yè业
gé革
mìng命
biāo标
zhì志
zhe着
jìn近
dài代
de的
kāi开
duān端
。
The Industrial Revolution marked the beginning of the capitalist era.
Jìn近
dài代
wén文
xué学
fǎn反
yìng映
le了
zī资
chǎn产
jiē阶
jí级
de的
xīng兴
qǐ起
。
Modern literature reflects the rise of the bourgeoisie.