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破旧
pòjiù
Description
“破旧”用来形容东西又破又旧，用了很久，看起来不好了。
"破旧" is used to describe something that is worn out and old, used for a long time, and looks bad.
我们常说破旧的房子、破旧的衣服或者破旧的车。
We often say "破旧" house, "破旧" clothes, or "破旧" car.
Meanings
破旧pòjiù
old and worn-out; shabby
他住在一间破旧的房子里。
He lives in a rundown house.
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Notes
- Etymology
破 (broken) + 旧 (old) combine to mean worn out from long use.
- Nuance
describes physical objects, not people; stronger and more negative than plain 旧.
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