created sense approved 断代/斷代 · duàndài · periodization — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"
断代 / 斷代
duàndài
periodization
The division of history into distinct periods or eras; specifically, dividing history by dynasty.
断 (literal) → 断/斷 · duàn · to cut off 代 (literal) → 代 · dài · era (historical)
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created sense approved 断代/斷代 · duàndài · synchronic — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"
断代 / 斷代
duàndài
synchronic
Used in linguistics to describe a study of a language at a specific point in time without considering its history.
断 (literal) → 断/斷 · duàn · to cut off 代 (literal) → 代 · dài · era (historical)
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created sense approved 断代/斷代 · duàndài · to end a family line — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"
断代 / 斷代
duàndài
to end a family line
To have no children or descendants to carry on the family name
断 (literal) → 断/斷 · duàn · to cut off 代 (literal) → 代 · dài · generation
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created sense approved 断代/斷代 · duàndài · to lack successors — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"
断代 / 斷代
duàndài
to lack successors
To have a gap in the succession of talent or personnel in a specific field or profession
断 (literal) → 断/斷 · duàn · to cut off 代 (literal) → 代 · dài · generation
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