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“next generation” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinxià yī dài

Example

我们的孩子是下一代的希望。wǒ men de hái zi shì xià yí dài de xī wàng

Our children are the hope of the next generation.

Illustration for 下一代 (next generation)

How to say “next generation” in Chinese

“Next generation” in Chinese is 下一代 (xià yī dài).

The people or stage that follows the present one, whether in a family, society, or a field of technology.

Full entry for 下一代: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 下一代

企业需要培养下一代人才来应对未来挑战。qǐ yè xū yào péi yǎng xià yí dài rén cái lái yìng duì wèi lái tiǎo zhàn

Companies need to cultivate next-generation talent to meet future challenges.

Tips for using 下一代

  • In everyday family talk, the word often refers to children, while in work and technology contexts the surrounding noun identifies the newer model, system, or phase.

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