古 (gǔ) - ancient, old, archaic & reason, cause

古Tone 3

gǔ ｜ 5 strokes ｜ radical: 口

枫惠

古 · gǔ

ancient, old, archaic;

reason, cause;

surname

ancient, old, archaicreason, causesurname

Usage highlights

ancient timesancient cityancient bookancient poetryancient styleantique

Synonyms

  • 老— old, aged
  • 旧— old, former
  • 昔— former times, past

Antonyms

  • 今— modern, present
  • 新— new, fresh

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • This is an ancient city (古城).
  • He studies ancient history (古代史).
  • This story comes from ancient times (古代).
  • Ancient Chinese poetry (古诗) is beautiful.

Collocations

  • ancient times(古代)
  • ancient city(古城)
  • ancient book(古书)
  • ancient poetry(古诗)
  • ancient style(古风)
  • antique(古董)

Idioms

  • Ancient and modern(古今中外)
  • Ancient fragrance ancient color(古香古色)
  • Ancient strange and strange(古古怪怪)
  • Ancient road hot intestine(古道热肠)
  • Ancient well without wave(古井无波)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Represents antiquity, tradition, and historical depth in Chinese culture.
  • Often used in names to convey a sense of classical elegance and timeless wisdom.
  • Associated with Confucian values of respecting and learning from the past.

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