Chinese word

过时

Pronunciation

Pinyinguò shí

Meaning

  • adjectiveoutdated

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This piece of clothing is a little outdated, so don't wear it anymore.

Illustration for 过时 (outdated)

More examples

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Some old-fashioned expressions seem outdated among young people.

Core concept

A style, idea, or way of doing things that once fit its time but no longer fits the present.

Common phrases

  • 过时的观点guò shí de guān diǎn

    outdated view

  • 过时的思想guò shí de sī xiǎng

    outdated ideas

  • 明显过时míng xiǎn guò shí

    clearly outdated

Similar words

老式lǎo shì: Following an old style of design or making, so it looks or feels old-fashioned.
陈旧chén jiù: Lacking freshness because an object or idea has remained old and no longer fits the present.

Definition in Chinese

因年代或流行变化而不再适合现在，显得陈旧或落后的形容词。yīn nián dài huò liú xíng biàn huà ér bú zài shì hé xiàn zài xiǎn de chén jiù huò luò hòu de xíng róng cí

Word origin

过 (guò, "pass") + 时 (shí, "time") presents a style, idea, or expression as having moved past the time when it was suitable.

Usage tips

  • In everyday conversation, 有点过时 (yǒudiǎn guòshí, "a little outdated") softens the judgment, especially when the subject is another person's clothes, taste, or habits.

Other meanings

  • triteadjective
  • unfashionableadjective

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