thời đại
[tʰəːj˨˩ ʔɗaːj˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(adjective) typical (of a time)
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
một con người thời đạia typical man of a time
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) age, era, period (of time)
Examples
Bộ VIỆT-NAM SỬ-LƯỢC này, soạn-giả chia ra làm 5 thời-đại.The author divided this VIỆT NAM SỬ LƯỢC into five periods.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “thời đại” mean?
(adjective) typical (of a time)
Is “thời đại” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.