epoch in Chinese
epoch in Chinese is 时代, 稀有 — epoch means a distinct period of time in history, especially one marked by particular events or characteristics.
epoch in Chinese
时代
Pronounced: shí dài
A particular period of history, or of a person's life, especially one considered noteworthy or remarkable.
稀有
Pronounced: xī yǒu
A notable event which marks the beginning of such a period.
What does "epoch" mean?
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noun A distinct period of time in history, especially one marked by particular events or characteristics.
"The invention of the printing press ushered in a new epoch of learning."
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noun Geology: a division of geological time shorter than a period.
"The Holocene is the current epoch of the geological timescale."
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epoch in a sentence
- The invention of the printing press ushered in a new epoch of learning.
- Historians call the years after the war a turbulent epoch.
- The Holocene is the current epoch of the geological timescale.
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What is "epoch" in Chinese?
"epoch" in Chinese is 时代, 稀有. epoch means: A distinct period of time in history, especially one marked by particular events or characteristics.
How do you pronounce 时代?
"epoch" in Chinese is 时代, pronounced "shí dài".
How do you use "epoch" in a sentence?
Example: "The invention of the printing press ushered in a new epoch of learning." In Chinese, "epoch" is 时代, 稀有.
Are there other ways to say "epoch" in Chinese?
Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "epoch": 时代, 稀有.
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