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古老
gǔlǎo
Description
"古老"用来说很久以前就有的东西，比如老房子、老故事或者老传统。
"古老" is used to describe things that have existed for a very long time, such as old houses, old stories, or old traditions.
Meanings
古老gǔlǎo
ancient; very old (long history)
这是一座古老的城市。
This is an ancient city.
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Notes
- Etymology
古 (ancient) + 老 (old) combine to emphasize long history.
- Nuance
describes things with a long history, not a person's age; use 老 for people.
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