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    Describing 'ancient' with 古老 (gǔlǎo)

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    Structure

    古老 + 的 + Noun

    Explanation

    The adjective 古老 (gǔlǎo) means 'ancient' or 'old' and is used to describe things with a long history, such as civilizations, buildings, or traditions. It combines 古 (ancient) with 老 (old) for emphasis. For example, 古老的城市 means 'an ancient city.'

    Examples

    • 这座古老的寺庙吸引了很多游客。

      Zhè zuò gǔlǎo de sìmiào xīyǐn le hěn duō yóukè.

      This ancient temple has attracted many tourists.

    • 他们发现了一种古老的文字。

      Tāmen fāxiàn le yì zhǒng gǔlǎo de wénzì.

      They discovered an ancient form of writing.

    • 这个古老的传统一直延续到今天。

      Zhège gǔlǎo de chuántǒng yìzhí yánxù dào jīntiān.

      This ancient tradition has continued to this day.

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