Korean

Meaning: old; past
Part of Speech: Adnominal

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Example sentences

옛 친구를 우연히 만났습니다.
I accidentally met an old friend.
허난성의 옛 명칭은 예이다.
The old name of Henan province is Ye.
공자는 옛 문서들을 모아 서를 편찬했다.
Confucius compiled the 'Book of Documents' by collecting ancient documents.
옛 중국에서는 신사들이 신을 허리에 찼다.
In ancient China, gentlemen wore a 'shin' around their waist.
그녀는 옛 추억을 떠올리며 미소 지었다.
She smiled, recalling old memories.

Usage Notes

Used to describe something from a past time or era.

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