近代

• 拼音: jìn dài
• 汉字拆解: 近 = 辶 (walk radical) + 斤 (axe, phonetic) — near, close + 代 = 亻 (person) + 弋 (stake) — generation, era

含义

Modern times; the modern era. Refers to the historical period roughly from the mid-19th century to the mid-20th century.

In Chinese historiography, 近代 specifically refers to the period from the Opium Wars (1840s) to the founding of the People's Republic (1949). Distinguished from 现代 (contemporary era, post-1949) and 古代 (ancient times). Commonly used in academic, educational, and historical contexts.

例句

1. 近代中国经历了很多重大变化。
2. 这本书讲的是近代历史上的重要事件。
3. 他对近代文学特别感兴趣。

用法指南

语境: history, education, academic

语气: informative

正确说法

• 近代以来，科学技术发展很快。(Since the modern era, science and technology have developed rapidly.)
• 我在大学学的是近代史。(I studied modern history in university.)

错误说法

• 近代我很忙 (近代 refers to a historical period, not 'recently' — use 最近 for 'recently')

起源与历史

Composed of 近 (near, close) and 代 (era, generation), literally 'the near era' — the historical period closest to the present but not contemporary.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal