🇬🇧🇨🇳 generation - 一代 : English Lesson
noun
Meaning of "generation" ("一代"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.
A generation is a big group of people who are all born around the same time, grow up at about the same time, and share similar things they remember, like the games they played or the music they liked.
Aliens will study our generation and wonder why we laughed at people falling down but cried when the Wi‑Fi did.
My grandpa said his generation used maps on paper, and I asked how they zoomed in with their fingers.
Our generation will be remembered as the one that took a thousand selfies instead of just checking the mirror once.
In my grandpa’s generation, they walked to school; in my generation, we complain about walking to the fridge.
Each generation is about 20–30 years long, which means there have been over 100 generations of humans saying, “Kids these days!”
In the park one generation sits with a small cake. A generation of parents brings cups and a yellow mat. A generation of kids runs with an old toy. The older generation pats the toy and smiles. The younger generation shows a new phone and sings. All five smile, clap, and hug.
🧑🎓 CEFR Level: A2 Elementary
This word is at the A2 level, which means it’s useful for simple, everyday situations. You might use it when shopping, traveling, or talking about your hobbies. Words at this level help you build confidence in practical, routine conversations.
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