Chinese
lǎojiù
Meaning: old; worn-out; obsolete
Part of Speech: Adjective

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Example sentences

這棟建築物雖然老舊,但結構依然堅固。
这栋建筑物虽然老旧,但结构依然坚固。
Although this building is old, its structure is still solid.
這種老舊的車子非常費油。
This old car consumes a lot of fuel.
由於地震,那棟老舊的房子塌了。
Due to the earthquake, that old house collapsed.
這座老舊的小木橋已經腐朽了。
This old wooden bridge has already decayed.
那場大地震導致許多老舊房屋倒塌。
That major earthquake caused many old buildings to collapse.

Usage Notes

Used to describe objects or buildings that are old and potentially in a state of disrepair.

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