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Chinese dictionary
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n.modern times (in Chinese history, the period from 1840 to 1919); period of time that was close to the present
她最近学到了近代绘画历史。
She has recently learned the history of modern painting.
飞机的发明是近代的事。
The invention of the airplane is a recent development.
近代以来,西方思想大量传入中国。
Since modern times, Western thought has been introduced into China in large quantities.
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n.capitalist times; age of capitalism
近代许多国家都是资本主义经济体制。
Many modern countries are capitalist economic systems.
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