古
Quick Answer
古 (gǔ) means "ancient, old" with HSK 5 on the new exam.
Pronunciation
gǔ
Meaning
Primary: ancient
Other meanings:
- old
Basic info
Example sentences
中国古代有很多伟大的发明。
Zhōngguó gǔdài yǒu hěn duō wěidà de fāmíng.
Ancient China had many great inventions.
From 古代 (HSK 5)
北京有许多名胜古迹，如故宫、长城等。
Běijīng yǒu xǔduō míngshènggǔjì, rú Gùgōng, Chángchéng děng.
Beijing has many historic sites and scenic spots, such as the Forbidden City and the Great Wall.
From 名胜古迹
她很喜欢古典音乐，尤其是贝多芬的作品。
Tā hěn xǐhuan gǔdiǎn yīnyuè, yóuqí shì Bèiduōfēn de zuòpǐn.
She really likes classical music, especially Beethoven's works.
From 古典 (HSK 6)
Words containing 古
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning | HSK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 古代 | gǔdài | Ancient | HSK 5 |
| 名胜古迹 | míngshènggǔjì | Places of historic interest and scenic beauty | |
| 古典 | gǔdiǎn | classical | HSK 6 |
| 从古到今 | cónggǔdàojīn | from ancient times to now | |
| 复古 | fùgǔ | to return to old ways | |
| 古 | gǔ | ancient, old | HSK 5 |
| 古董 | gǔdǒng | antique, curio | HSK 7-9 |
| 古怪 | gǔguài | eccentric, bizarre | HSK 7-9 |
| 古迹 | gǔjì | historical site | HSK 6 |
| 古今 | gǔjīn | ancient and modern | |
| 古老 | gǔlǎo | ancient, age-old | HSK 5 |
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