English–Chinese
“outdated” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinguò shí
Example
这件衣服有点过时，不要穿了。zhè jiàn yī fú yóu diǎn guò shí bú yào chuān le
This piece of clothing is a little outdated, so don't wear it anymore.
How to say “outdated” in Chinese
“Outdated” in Chinese is 过时 (guò shí).
A style, idea, or way of doing things that once fit its time but no longer fits the present.
Example sentences with 过时
一些老派的表达在年轻人中显得过时。yì xiē lǎo pài de biǎo dá zài nián qīng rén zhōng xiǎn de guò shí
Some old-fashioned expressions seem outdated among young people.
Tips for using 过时
- In everyday conversation, 有点过时 (yǒudiǎn guòshí, "a little outdated") softens the judgment, especially when the subject is another person's clothes, taste, or habits.