Chinese

Meaning: ancient; old; antiquity
Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun

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Example sentences

古人常用詩歌表達情感。
古人常用诗歌表达情感。
Ancient people often used poetry to express their emotions.
這座古城的風景非常美麗。
The scenery of this ancient city is very beautiful.
古希臘人相信有很多神。
The ancient Greeks believed in many gods.
從古到今,人們都喜歡聽故事。
From ancient times to the present, people have liked listening to stories.
考古人員在古墓中發掘出許多珍貴文物。
Archaeologists excavated many precious artifacts from the ancient tomb.

Usage Notes

Refers to a distant past, often contrasting with the present. Can be used as a noun or adjective.

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