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No. 2,152 in Chinese

当代

"当代" means "contemporary" or "modern era."

In a sentence

  • 当代艺术展吸引了许多年轻观众。

    The contemporary art exhibition attracted many young viewers.

    In this sentence, 当代 modifies 艺术展, indicating that the art exhibition focuses on contemporary works. The word 当代 means 'contemporary' or 'modern' in this context.

  • 我们这一代中,许多当代青年面临各种挑战。

    In our generation, many contemporary youth face various challenges.

    Here, 当代 is used to describe 青年, illustrating a focus on youths living in the present era. It serves the purpose of emphasizing the current generation of people.

  • 他的创作风格深受当代文化的影响。

    His creative style is deeply influenced by contemporary culture.

    In this example, 当代 modifies 文化 to denote ideas, practices, or trends pertinent to the current time. The word conveys a sense of its pertinence to the present period.

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