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    Describing something as outdated with 过时 (guòshí)

    Description & Modification
    Time Expressions

    Structure

    Subject + 是 + 过时 + 的

    Explanation

    过时 (guòshí) means "outdated," "obsolete," or "out of date" and describes something that is no longer current or relevant. It often appears as a predicate adjective with 的 or after 是 in descriptive sentences. It can apply to data, technology, fashion, ideas, or methods.

    Examples

    • 这份数据已经过时了，我们需要更新的版本。

      Zhè fèn shùjù yǐjīng guòshí le, wǒmen xūyào gēngxīn de bǎnběn.

      This data is outdated; we need an updated version.

    • 他的观念太过时了，跟不上时代的变化。

      Tā de guānniàn tài guòshí le, gēn bù shàng shídài de biànhuà.

      His ideas are too outdated and can't keep up with the changes of the times.

    • 这种设计风格早就过时了，现在流行简约风。

      Zhè zhǒng shèjì fēnggé zǎo jiù guòshí le, xiànzài liúxíng jiǎnyuē fēng.

      This design style went out of fashion long ago; minimalism is popular now.

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