English–Chinese
“ancient” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyingǔ lǎo
Example
村子里有一棵古老的树。cūn zi lǐ yǒu yì kē gú lǎo de shù
There is an ancient tree in the village.
How to say “ancient” in Chinese
“Ancient” in Chinese is 古老 (gǔ lǎo).
A visible survival from an earlier age, carrying the shape or customs of that time into the present.
Example sentences with 古老
这座城市有许多古老的建筑。zhè zuò chéng shì yǒu xǔ duō gú lǎo de jiàn zhù
This city has many ancient buildings.
Tips for using 古老
- 古老 (gǔlǎo, "ancient") can carry respect for what has endured, so it does not automatically suggest that something is outdated or unsuitable for the present.