thế đại
Definition
- Noun:
- Generation: A period of time, typically considered to be about 30 years, marked by the average interval between the birth of parents and the birth of their offspring. It also refers to all the people born and living at about the same time, regarded collectively.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Đây là một phát minh quan trọng của thế đại chúng ta. (This is an important invention of our generation.)
- Truyền thống được truyền từ thế đại này sang thế đại khác. (Traditions are passed down from one generation to another.)
Advanced Usage
- The word "thế đại" is formal and literary. It is often used in historical, philosophical, or sociological contexts to discuss broad periods or the collective spirit of an age, rather than in casual conversation about family generations.
Variants and Related Words
- Thế hệ (n): Generation. This is the more common and versatile term for "generation" in modern Vietnamese, used in both family and broader societal contexts.
- Thế hệ trẻ (the young generation).
Synonyms
- Generation: All of the people born and living at about the same time.
- Epoch: A period of time in history or a person's life, typically one marked by notable events or particular characteristics. (This is a conceptual synonym related to the "age" or "era" aspect of "thế đại").
Related Idioms
- Kỳ nhân của thế đại: A genius/magnificent person of the age.
- Ông ấy được coi là kỳ nhân của thế đại. (He is considered a genius of the age.)