BC; Before Christ
Used in historical dating to indicate years before the traditional birth of Christ. In Japanese, often read as ビーシー and used in academic or formal contexts.
The year 200 BCE is also written as 200 BC.
biological and chemical weapons
Abbreviation used in military or security contexts, referring to weapons that use biological or chemical agents. Often part of compounds like BC兵器.
This pyramid was built around 2500 BC.
The use of biological and chemical weapons is prohibited by international treaties.
AD marks years after the birth of Christ, while BC marks years before it.
Abbreviation directly borrowed from English 'BC' (Before Christ) and 'biological and chemical'.