ancient book; old book
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesnoun
ancient books; classical texts
literaryRefers specifically to books written in ancient times, often classical literature or historical records. Used in formal and literary contexts.
Tā他
zài在
tú图
shū书
guǎn馆
lǐ里
yán研
jiū究
gù故
shū书
。
He studies ancient books in the library.
Zhè这
xiē些
gù故
shū书
jì记
zǎi载
le了
zhòng重
yào要
de的
lì历
shǐ史
shì事
jiàn件
。
These ancient books record important historical events.
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Xué学
xí习
gù故
shū书
néng能
bāng帮
zhù助
wǒ我
men们
lǐ理
jiě解
chuán传
tǒng统
wén文
huà化
。
Studying classical texts can help us understand traditional culture.
noun
used books; old books
neutralRefers to books that are not new, which may be second-hand, antique, or simply old. Can be used in more casual contexts than sense 1.
Tā他
zài在
jiù旧
huò货
shì市
chǎng场
mǎi买
le了
yī一
běn本
gù故
shū书
。
He bought an old book at the flea market.
Wǒ我
jiā家
yǒu有
hěn很
duō多
fù父
qīn亲
de的
gù故
shū书
。
My home has many of my father's old books.
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Zhè这
běn本
gù故
shū书
suī虽
rán然
jiù旧
le了
，
dàn但
nèi内
róng容
yī依
rán然
yǒu有
qù趣
。
Although this old book is worn, its content is still interesting.