Chinese

gǔlǎo
Meaning: ancient; old
Part of Speech: Adjective

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Handwriting

古
老

Example sentences

This city has an ancient history.
每個國家都有自己的古老文明。
每个国家都有自己的古老文明。
Every country has its own ancient civilization.
這些文字非常古老。
这些文字非常古老。
These characters are very ancient.
這座古老的房子是用青磚砌成的。
这座古老的房子是用青砖砌成的。
This old house is built of blue bricks.
這個古老的傳說在民間流傳已久。
这个古老的传说在民间流传已久。
This ancient legend has been circulating among the people for a long time.
這座古老的城市依然保留著它原始的風貌。
这座古老的城市依然保留著它原始的风貌。
This ancient city still preserves its original appearance.
這座古老的塔樓因為地基不穩而稍微向北傾斜。
这座古老的塔楼因为地基不稳而稍微向北倾斜。
This ancient tower tilted slightly to the north because of its unstable foundation.
這個古老的神話在民間流傳了幾千年。
这个古老的神话在民间流传了几千年。
This ancient myth has been circulating among the people for thousands of years.
這座古老的橋樑堪稱建築史上的奇蹟。
这座古老的桥梁堪称建筑史上的奇迹。
This ancient bridge can be called a miracle in architectural history.
這座古老的城堡坐落在山頂上。
这座古老的城堡坐落在山顶上。
This ancient castle is situated on the top of the mountain.

Usage Notes

Describes something that has existed for a very long time, often implying historical significance.

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