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老土
lǎotǔ
Description
"老土"用来说一个人或东西很旧、不时髦，跟不上潮流。
"老土" is used to describe a person or thing as old-fashioned, unfashionable, or out of date.
这是口语里常用的词，说别人的衣服、想法或做法很"老土"时，常有一点开玩笑的意思。
This is a commonly used spoken word; when saying someone's clothes, ideas, or actions are "老土", it often carries a joking tone.
Meanings
老土lǎotǔ
old-fashioned; unfashionable; behind the times
你这件衣服太老土了。
Your clothes are too old-fashioned.
老土lǎotǔ
an unsophisticated or countrified person
别把我当成老土。
Don't treat me as old-fashioned.
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Notes
- Etymology
老 (very/quite) + 土 (rustic, unrefined), literally "very countrified."
- Nuance
casual and slightly teasing; fine among friends but can sound rude to strangers.
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