doi6代

Jyutpingdoi6

Yaledoih

語素Common

Definition

A historical period, times, or era.

neutraltime

How it's used

Functions primarily as a suffix or bound morpheme to denote a specific span of time or a generational cohort. It carries a sense of historical progression or social evolution when paired with prefixes like 現 or 古. Unlike English words for time, it emphasizes the cultural or social atmosphere of that period rather than just the calendar years.

Examples

ni1呢go3個hai6係suk6屬jyu1於san1新jat1一doi6代ge3嘅nam2諗faat3法。

This is a way of thinking that belongs to the new generation.

nei5你gok3覺dak1得bin1邊go3個nin4年doi6代ge3嘅go1歌zeoi3最hou2好ting1聽？

Which era's songs do you think sound the best?

Common phrases

gu2古doi6代

ancient times

jin6現doi6代

modern era

jat1一doi6代

one generation

Common mistake

Avoid using it as a standalone noun to mean time in general, as it specifically refers to a distinct era or generation. For general time, use 時間 instead.