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古代
gǔdài
Description
“古代”指很久很久以前的时代，比如几千年前的历史。
"古代" refers to a time long, long ago, such as history from thousands of years ago.
我们常说“古代中国”“古代人”，用来讲过去的事情和文化。
We often say "古代中国" or "古代人" to talk about past events and culture.
Meanings
古代gǔdài
ancient times; antiquity
古代的人没有手机。
Ancient people didn't have cell phones.
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Notes
- Etymology
古 (old) + 代 (era, generation), literally "old era".
- Nuance
contrasts with 现代 (modern) and 近代 (recent/early-modern times).
In videos
“这都是中国古代的，古代的窗”
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