旧
old; out-of-date; old friendship; surname
Meanings
5 senses · 21 examplesadjective
old; out-of-date; outmoded
Used to describe things, concepts, or periods that are no longer current, often paired with 新 to form contrast.
We should abandon the backward ideas of the old era.
He is still using old experience to solve new problems.
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Old China suffered from invasion and oppression by great powers.
Don't use outdated thinking to deal with new things.
This secondhand bookstore has many precious old magazines.
adjective
worn-out; faded; used
Describes physical objects that have deteriorated due to age or frequent use, often paired with 新 to contrast.
This old book has turned yellow, but the content is still complete.
I have worn this old clothes for ten years.
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The kitchen window screen is worn out and needs to be replaced with a new one.
He donated old furniture to schools in mountainous areas.
This old bicycle was bought by my grandfather back then.
adjective
former; previous; past
formalUsed to refer to a former status, location, or organization, often followed by a specific place or title.
Zhangjiakou was the capital of the former Chahar Province.
He served as a department manager in his former company.
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We should respect the traditional customs of the past.
This old city wall has a history of more than 600 years.
The policies of the former government led to a severe economic crisis.
noun
old friendship; old friend
Used to refer to long-standing friendships or old acquaintances, often paired with verbs like 怀, 念, or 叙.
He has always missed the old friendship with his former comrades.
After years apart, he still misses his old friends.
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Many relatives and old friends came to this gathering.
Their old friendship has lasted for twenty years.
He specially returned to China to visit his old acquaintances.
noun
surname Jiu
Used as a family name, with limited prevalence in China.
Mr. Jiu is the Chinese teacher at our school.