How do you use "century" in a sentence?

This castle was built in the 15th century. We're living in the 21st century now. The tradition dates back several centuries.

century

Q: What does "century" mean?

A period of one hundred years Century refers to a period of 100 years, especially when counted from the start of the Common Era. The 21st century began in 2001. In cricket, a 'century' is scoring 100 runs. 'Turn of the century' refers to the time when one century ends and another begins.

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Meaning: A period of one hundred years

世纪；百年

siglo

世紀；100年

세기; 100년

Century refers to a period of 100 years, especially when counted from the start of the Common Era. The 21st century began in 2001. In cricket, a 'century' is scoring 100 runs. 'Turn of the century' refers to the time when one century ends and another begins.

「century」指的是100年的时期，特别是从公元纪年开始计算时。21世纪始于2001年。在板球中，「century」是得到100分。「turn of the century」指的是一个世纪结束另一个世纪开始的时候。

«Century» se refiere a un período de 100 años, especialmente cuando se cuenta desde el inicio de la Era Común. El siglo XXI comenzó en 2001. En cricket, un «century» es anotar 100 carreras. «Turn of the century» se refiere al momento en que un siglo termina y otro comienza.

「century」は100年の期間を指し、特に西暦の始まりから数えたときに使います。21世紀は2001年に始まりました。クリケットでは「century」は100ランを記録することです。「turn of the century」は1つの世紀が終わり別の世紀が始まる時を指します。

Century는 100년의 기간을 뜻하며, 특히 서기 기원부터 세어 나갈 때 사용됩니다. 21세기는 2001년에 시작되었습니다. 크리켓에서 'century'는 100점을 득점하는 것을 뜻합니다. 'Turn of the century'는 한 세기가 끝나고 다른 세기가 시작되는 시점을 가리킵니다.

Examples

This castle was built in the 15th century.
这座城堡建于15世纪。
Este castillo fue construido en el siglo XV.
この城は15世紀に建てられました。
이 성은 15세기에 지어졌습니다.
We're living in the 21st century now.
我们现在生活在21世纪。
Ahora vivimos en el siglo XXI.
私たちは今21世紀に生きています。
우리는 지금 21세기에 살고 있습니다.
The tradition dates back several centuries.
这个传统可以追溯到几个世纪前。
La tradición se remonta a varios siglos atrás.
その伝統は数世紀前にさかのぼります。
그 전통은 수 세기 전으로 거슬러 올라갑니다.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: general

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

From Latin 'centuria' meaning 'a group of one hundred', originally a unit of 100 Roman soldiers. From 'centum' (hundred). The time sense developed because years were counted in groups of hundreds.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

Story & Trivia

From Latin 'centuria' originally meaning a group of 100 Roman soldiers. The time sense developed because the Roman calendar counted years in groups of hundreds.