Chinese phrase
故事发生在一个〜的时期 gù shì fā shēng zài yí gè 〜 de shí qī
Meaning
The story is set in a ___ period
When to use it
Describes a story as set in a particular kind of period. It is common in discussions of novels and films, and the adjective describes the period's character, such as peaceful or troubled.
Example dialogue
这部小说很有意思，故事发生在一个动荡的时期。 zhè bù xiǎo shuō hěn yǒu yì si gù shì fā shēng zài yí gè dòng dàng de shí qī
This novel is very interesting. The story takes place during a turbulent period.
是啊，人物的选择受时代影响很大。 shì a rén wù de xuǎn zé shòu shí dài yíng xiǎng hěn dà
That's right. The characters' choices are strongly influenced by the era.