dawn of a new era; dawning
Refers to the early, formative period of a new era, civilization, technology, or movement. Often used in historical or analytical contexts.
In the dawn of the internet, there were many technical challenges.
This work was produced in the early days of cinema.
Compound of 黎明 (dawn, daybreak) and 期 (period, era). The term is used metaphorically to describe the beginning stage of a new development.