Chinese
jiù
Meaning: old; used; past
Part of Speech: Adjective

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Example sentences

這本書已經很舊了。
这本书已经很旧了。
This book is already very old.
他們把舊工廠改造成了美術館。
They transformed the old factory into an art museum.
這件舊衣服已經破了很多個洞。
This old piece of clothing already has many holes.
這張舊照片讓我無限感慨。
This old photo fills me with infinite emotion.
這輛舊車經常出毛病。
This old car often has problems.

Usage Notes

Refers to objects that are old or used. For people's age, use '老' (lǎo).

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