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“groundbreaking” in Chinese

Chinese

Also开天辟地 (kāi tiān pì dì)

Pronunciation

Pinyinhuà shí dài

Example

这个发明是划时代的。zhè ge fā míng shì huà shí dài de

This invention is groundbreaking.

Illustration for 划时代 (groundbreaking)

How to say “groundbreaking” in Chinese

“Groundbreaking” in Chinese is 划时代 (huà shí dài).

A major advance that makes the past and the future look like different stages.

Full entry for 划时代: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 划时代

这项理论被普遍认为是划时代的。zhè xiàng lǐ lùn bèi pǔ biàn rèn wéi shì huà shí dài de

This theory is widely considered groundbreaking.

Tips for using 划时代

  • Because it is a strong adjective, it normally suits changes with broad or lasting effects rather than every new, useful, or successful event.

Other Chinese words for “groundbreaking”

这项发明真是开天辟地。zhè xiàng fā míng zhēn shì kāi tiān pì dì

This invention is truly groundbreaking.

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