Chinese
dāngnián
Meaning: in those days; back then
Part of Speech: Noun, Adverb

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Example sentences

爺爺經常跟我講當年的故事。
爷爷经常跟我讲当年的故事。
Grandpa often tells me stories about back then.
這部紀錄片生動地再現了當年的歷史場景。
This documentary vividly reproduces the historical scenes of that year.
那位老兵向孩子們講述了當年的戰鬥故事。
That veteran told the children stories of the battles in the past.
這部電影真實地重現了當年的歷史場景。
This movie realistically reproduced the historical scenes of that time.

Usage Notes

Refers to a time in the past, often with a sense of nostalgia or comparison to the present.

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