古人稱兄弟中最年長的人為伯。
In ancient usage, the oldest among brothers was called the senior brother.
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Example sentences
古人說：「少壯不努力，老大徒傷悲。」
古人说：「少壮不努力，老大徒伤悲。」
Ancient people said: 'If one doesn't work hard when young, one will grieve in vain when old.'
古人相信丹可以煉成藥。
Ancient people believed cinnabar could be refined into medicine.
古人認為看到喜鵲是一種好的兆頭。
The ancients believed that seeing a magpie was a good omen.
Usage Notes
Refers to people who lived in ancient times.
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