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“现代”指现在这个时代,和很久以前不一样。
“Xiàndài” zhǐ xiànzài zhège shídài, hé hěn jiǔ yǐqián bù yīyàng.
"Modern" refers to the current era, different from a long time ago.
“现代”指现在这个时代,和很久以前不一样。
“Xiàndài” zhǐ xiànzài zhège shídài, hé hěn jiǔ yǐqián bù yīyàng.
"Modern" refers to the current era, different from a long time ago.
我们生活在一个现代的世界,有电脑、手机和汽车。古代的人没有这些东西。
Wǒmen shēnghuó zài yīgè xiàndài de shìjiè, yǒu diànnǎo, shǒujī hé qìchē. Gǔdài de rén méiyǒu zhèxiē dōngxi.
We live in a modern world with computers, phones, and cars. Ancient people didn't have these things.
现代 means modern, 古代 means ancient times.
现代 often contrasts with 传统 (traditional).
当代 also means contemporary, similar to 现代.