邍 (yuán) - Ancient — refers to ancient times, antiquity & classical

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yuán ｜ 19 strokes ｜ radical:

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邍 · yuán

Ancient — refers to ancient times, antiquity;

classical;

old-fashioned;

venerable.

Ancient — refers to ancient times, antiquityclassicalold-fashioned

Usage highlights

Ancient timesAncient cityAncient relicsAncient proseAncient and modernAncient method

Synonyms

  • 老— old (in age or time)
  • 旧— old (in condition, not new)
  • 昔— former times, yesterday

Antonyms

  • 今— present, current
  • 新— new, modern
  • 现— contemporary, current

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He studies ancient history (古代史).
  • This is an ancient city (古城).
  • We visited ancient ruins (古迹).
  • She collects ancient coins (古币).

Collocations

  • Ancient times(古代)
  • Ancient city(古城)
  • Ancient relics(古物)
  • Ancient prose(古文)
  • Ancient and modern(古今)
  • Ancient method(古法)

Idioms

  • Observing the present and reviewing the past(观今宜鉴古)
  • Ancient and modern, Chinese and foreign(古今中外)
  • Ancient sages and virtuous men(古圣先贤)
  • Ancient melodies rarely played(古调不弹)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Represents deep historical roots and cultural heritage in Chinese civilization.
  • Associated with Confucian reverence for antiquity and classical traditions.
  • Often used to convey authenticity, wisdom, and enduring value.

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