gung1 jyun4 cin4公元前
Jyutpinggung1 jyun4 cin4
Yalegūng yùhn chìhn
Definition
Before the Common Era (BCE) or Before Christ (BC).
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How it's used
This term functions as a prefix for years in historical contexts, mirroring the usage of BCE or BC in English. It is strictly used for formal historical or academic discussions rather than casual daily conversation. When speaking about time periods, it is always placed before the year number.
Examples
Do you know what happened before the Common Era?
Related words
Common phrases
several hundred years BCE
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