nin4 doi6年代
Jyutpingnin4 doi6
Yalenìhn doih
Definition
An era, decade, or age; a specific period of time.
- a decade
- an era, age, or period
neutraltime
How it's used
Refers to a specific period of time, often spanning a decade, and is frequently used with a number to denote a particular historical or cultural epoch. It carries a sense of nostalgia or distinct social characteristics associated with that timeframe. Unlike the more general term 時間, this word emphasizes the cultural or historical identity of a period.
Measure word
go3個goExamples
This movie really has an 80s vibe.
Which era were you born in?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 歲數 when talking about a person's age, as that refers to the number of years someone has lived rather than a historical era.
Grammar color guide
Noun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
Pronoun
Classifier
Particle
Connector
Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
