世代
Old HSK 6
世代 (shìdài) · for generations
世代 (shìdài) means “for generations; generation”. It is written with 2 characters: 世 (generation) + 代 (on behalf of). It is an old HSK 6 word (HSK 2.0).
How 世代 is built
The characters
世 shì · generation
What 世 is made of
- 廿niàn — twenty
- 廾gǒng — two hands
- 一 — horizontal stroke
Origin hint: Three leaves on a branch (from the Make Me a Hanzi dataset; treat as a memory aid where history is uncertain)
代 dài · on behalf of
What 代 is made of
- 亻rén — person
- 弋yì — to catch
Origin hint: A man 亻 caught 弋 by the passing of time (from the Make Me a Hanzi dataset; treat as a memory aid where history is uncertain)
Example sentences
他们家世代住在这个村子里。Tāmen jiā shìdài zhùzài zhège cūnzi lǐ.Their family has lived in this village for generations.
这门手艺世代相传。Zhè mén shǒuyì shìdài xiāngchuán.This craft has been passed down through generations.
Questions about 世代
What does 世代 mean?
世代 (shìdài) means “for generations; generation”.
How do you pronounce 世代?
世代 is pronounced shìdài.
Which HSK level is 世代?
世代 is in Old HSK 6.
Related words
- 去世qùshìto pass away
- 世纪shìjìcentury
- 世界shìjièworld
- 世界杯shìjièbēiWorld Cup
- 举世瞩目jǔshìzhǔmùto attract worldwide attention
- 逝世shìshìto pass away (formal)
- 问世wènshìto come out
- 代表dàibiǎorepresentative
- 代表团dàibiǎotuándelegation
- 古代gǔdàiancient times
Learn 世代 with its group
It is part of Old HSK 6 · Group 166: a short group with quick checks and spaced repeats.