也不过过去数十年
“several decades since that brutal war.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
那场大战
“It has been”
也不过过去数十年
“several decades since that brutal war.”
数十年啊
“Yet the smell of blood”
“It has only been a few decades, yet it feels as though people have already forgotten the agony of that war.”
In Chinese narrative traditions, several decades can represent both a lengthy human lifespan and a fleeting moment in the broader sweep of history. It is often invoked to convey deep contemplation over the rise and fall of eras, the forgotten memories of war, and the vicissitudes of human affairs.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
merely; nothing more than
Used in both spoken and written Chinese to emphasize a small quantity, short duration, or minor degree, often conveying understatement or comparative lamentation.
several decades; tens of years
A somewhat formal expression for an approximate number of years, frequently used when reviewing history or reflecting on profound societal transformations.
