Chinese

kǎogǔ
Meaning: archaeology; to conduct archaeological research
Part of Speech: Noun, Verb

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Handwriting

考
古

Example sentences

Archaeological work requires a lot of patience.
考古人員在古墓中發掘出許多珍貴文物。
考古人员在古墓中发掘出许多珍贵文物。
Archaeologists excavated many precious artifacts from the ancient tomb.
考古學家在山洞中發現了一具古代動物的屍體。
考古学家在山洞中发现了一具古代动物的尸体。
Archaeologists discovered the body of an ancient animal in the cave.
考古學者在洞穴中發現了古代生物的遺骨。
考古学者在洞穴中发现了古代生物的遗骨。
Archaeologists found the remains of ancient creatures in the cave.

Usage Notes

Can be used as a noun meaning the field of archaeology, or a verb meaning to perform archaeological excavation and research.

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