How do you pronounce 近代 in Pinyin?

The character 近代 is pronounced "jìn dài" in Mandarin Chinese, using standard Pinyin notation with tone marks.

Which Chinese proficiency level includes 近代?

近代 is categorized under Level 4 of the standard Chinese language curriculum, making it a mandatory word for Mandarin learners.

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近代

Q: What does 近代 mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 近代 (jìn dài) translates to "the not-very-distant past; modern times, excluding recent decades; (in the context of Chinese history) the period from the Opium Wars until the May 4th Movement (mid-19th century to 1919); capitalist times (pre-1949)". It is an essential vocabulary item tested in the official Chinese Proficiency Test (Level 4).

jìn dài

HSK 4

English Meaning

the not-very-distant past; modern times, excluding recent decades; (in the context of Chinese history) the period from the Opium Wars until the May 4th Movement (mid-19th century to 1919); capitalist times (pre-1949)

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