gǔ古
Meaning of 古
古 means ancient; of or relating to the past (opposite of 'present'); aged; old; dating back many years. Pronounced gǔ. HSK 3.
- ancient; of or relating to the past (opposite of 'present')
- aged; old; dating back many years
- in an ancient style; traditional
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Definitions & Examples
Ancient China had a splendid bronze civilization.
We should prioritize the present over the past and focus on current development.
Ancient old legends still circulate among the people today.
This ancient city retains a large number of ancient architectural relics.
The ancient Silk Road promoted cultural exchanges between East and West.
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ancient times; antiquity
ancient; time-honored; archaic
simple and classic; archaic simplicity
classical style poetry; ancient poetry
classical allusion; classical (orthodox and exemplary)
remote antiquity; ancient times
people of ancient times; Paleolithic humans
rigid; old-fashioned; stubborn
historic site; ancient ruins
antiques; old-fashioned things or people
ancient books; ancient texts
warm-hearted and sincere
from ancient times to the present; throughout the ages
ancient-style poetry; archaic poetry