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decade in Chinese

decade in Chinese is 年代 — decade means a period of ten years.

decade in Chinese

年代
noun
Pronounced: nián dài
A period of ten years [from 17th c.], particularly such a period beginning with a year ending in 0 and ending with a year ending in 9. [from 19th c.]

What does "decade" mean?

  1. noun A period of ten years.
    "The band has been touring for over a decade."
  2. noun Any group or set of ten, such as a set of ten prayers counted on a rosary.
    "She recited a decade of the rosary before bed."
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decade in a sentence

  • The band has been touring for over a decade.
  • House prices have doubled in the last decade.
  • She recited a decade of the rosary before bed.
  • Grandma counted each decade on her beads as she prayed quietly.

Similar words in Chinese

ten

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Frequently asked questions

What is "decade" in Chinese?
"decade" in Chinese is 年代. decade means: A period of ten years.
How do you pronounce 年代?
"decade" in Chinese is 年代, pronounced "nián dài".
How do you use "decade" in a sentence?
Example: "The band has been touring for over a decade." In Chinese, "decade" is 年代.
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