Contemporary and modern are distinguished by their division of time, historical background, and technological development. Here's the breakdown:
Time divisionModern times usually refer to the period from the May Fourth Movement to the founding of the People's Republic of China, while the contemporary era is marked by the Third Scientific and Technological Revolution, which continues from the era of imperialism and proletarian revolution to the present.
Historical ContextModern refers to the era in which the proletariat won the victory of the socialist revolution, and this period in Chinese history refers specifically to the period from the May Fourth Movement to the founding of the People's Republic of China. Contemporary encompasses a wider range of social changes and technological developments, including revolutionary advances in the fields of information technology, new energy technology, and new material technology.
Technological developmentsThe contemporary era is a period of technological revolution marked by the widespread application of atomic energy, electronic computers and space technology, while in modern times there is no such definition of technological characteristics.
The difference between contemporary and modern is mainly reflected in aspects such as the division of time. Modern mainly refers to the period after the victory of the socialist revolution, while contemporary is a broader concept that covers the period from the beginning of the third scientific and technological revolution to the present.