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古老
gǔlǎo
Description
“古老”用来形容很旧、有很长历史的东西。
"古老" is used to describe something very old or with a long history.
我们常说古老的城市、古老的文化或古老的传说。
We often say 古老的城市 (ancient city), 古老的文化 (ancient culture), or 古老的传说 (ancient legend).
Meanings
古老gǔlǎo
ancient; very old with a long history
中国是一个古老的国家。
China is an ancient country.
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Notes
- Etymology
古 (old, ancient) + 老 (old, aged), two synonymous characters reinforcing 'ancient'.
- Nuance
describes things with long history (cultures, cities), not people; use 老 for people.
In videos
“这可是一个很古老的生物”
“但这是一个两千年前的古老神庙”
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