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    Expressing 'dilapidated' with 破旧 (pòjiù)

    Description & Modification

    Structure

    破旧 + 的 + Noun

    Explanation

    The adjective 破旧 (pòjiù) means 'dilapidated,' 'worn-out,' or 'shabby,' describing something that is old and in poor condition. It is used to describe buildings, objects, or clothing that have deteriorated through age or use, and often appears before 的 and a noun.

    Examples

    • 那条破旧的小船停在河边好多年了。

      nà tiáo pòjiù de xiǎo chuán tíng zài hé biān hǎo duō nián le.

      That worn-out little boat has been sitting by the river for many years.

    • 他穿着一件破旧的外套,在寒风中走着。

      tā chuānzhe yī jiàn pòjiù de wàitào, zài hánfēng zhōng zǒuzhe.

      He was wearing a shabby coat, walking in the cold wind.

    • 爷爷不愿意扔掉那些破旧的家具。

      Yéye bù yuànyì rēng diào nàxiē pòjiù de jiājù.

      Grandpa is unwilling to throw away that old, worn-out furniture.

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