古
Character Breakdown
Radical: 口 (no. 30)
View stroke order →Definitions
- ancient
- old
- paleo-
Example Sentences
这本书记载了许多古老的传说和故事。
Zhè běn shū jìzǎi le xǔduō gǔlǎo de chuánshuō hé gùshi
This book records many ancient legends and stories
Words Containing 古
Related Words
丁(dīng)· fourth of the ten Heavenly Stems 十天干[shi2 tian1 gan1]
→㱾(gāi)· a kind of metal or jade ornament worn in ancient times to ward off evil spirits
→㲋(chuò)· ancient name for an animal similar to rabbit but bigger
→丆(xx)· one of the characters used in kwukyel (phonetic "myeon"), an ancient Korean writing system
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HSK levels
- New HSK exam
- HSK 5
- HSK 2.0
- Not listed
- HSK Lord study list
- HSK 3 list
古: New to the HSK lists at HSK 5. See where your old level lands
New exam levels follow the CLEC syllabus released 15 November 2025. The first official sitting is announced for 13 December 2026. HSK 7-9 is one advanced band.
On the new HSK 5 exam
Studying for HSK 5? Keep 古 with the rest of your level.
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