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古时候

gǔshíhou

Description

古时候的意思是很久很久以前,那个时候还没有电脑和汽车。

The meaning of 古时候 is a very long time ago, when there were no computers or cars.

我们讲故事的时候常常说“古时候有一个国王”。

When we tell stories, we often say '古时候 there was a king.'

Meanings

古时候gǔshíhou

ancient times; long ago in the past

古时候的人没有手机。

People in ancient times didn't have mobile phones.

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Notes

  • Etymology

    古 (ancient) + 时候 (time), literally "ancient time."

  • Nuance

    often used to open stories, like English "long, long ago."

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