English–Chinese
“contemporary” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyindāng dài
Example
这是当代的艺术作品。zhè shì dāng dài de yì shù zuò pǐn
This is a contemporary work of art.
How to say “contemporary” in Chinese
“Contemporary” in Chinese is 当代 (dāng dài).
Marked by the present age and by the people who share it.
Example sentences with 当代
当代社会面临很多挑战。dāng dài shè huì miàn lín hěn duō tiǎo zhàn
Contemporary society faces many challenges.
Tips for using 当代
- In descriptions of art, literature, and culture, this word often connects a work with the living creators and public life of its era, not merely with a recent date.