English–Chinese
“antique” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyingǔ dǒng
Example
这家店专门卖古董。zhè jiā diàn zhuān mén mài gú dǒng
This store specializes in selling antiques.
How to say “antique” in Chinese
“Antique” in Chinese is 古董 (gǔ dǒng).
An old object whose age, history, or craftsmanship gives it a place in a collection.
Example sentences with 古董
博物馆邀请专家来鉴定古董。bó wù guǎn yāo qǐng zhuān jiā lái jiàn dìng gú dǒng
The museum invited an expert to appraise the antiques.
Tips for using 古董
- Calling an ordinary used item 古董 (gǔdǒng, "antique") can make it sound like a collectible; 旧 (jiù, "old") or 二手 (èrshǒu, "second-hand") keeps the focus on age or prior ownership.