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old in Chinese

old in Chinese is 老, 過時 — old means having existed for a long time; not new or young.

old in Chinese

adj
Pronounced: lǎo
Of a living being, having lived for most of the expected years.
過時
adj
Pronounced: guò shí
Obsolete; out-of-date.

What does "old" mean?

  1. adj Having existed for a long time; not new or young.
    "The old house had stood on the corner for over a century."
  2. adj Former or previous, rather than current.
    "He still keeps in touch with his old boss."
  3. adj No longer fresh or new; past its best, especially of food.
    "This bread has gone old and stale."
  4. adj Used informally to show affection or familiarity, often paired with another adjective.
    "Good old Dave, always first to help out."

old in a sentence

  • The old house had stood on the corner for over a century.
  • My grandmother is the oldest person in our family.
  • He still keeps in touch with his old boss.
  • This bread has gone old and stale.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "old" in Chinese?

"old" in Chinese is 老, 過時. old means: Having existed for a long time; not new or young.

How do you pronounce 老?

"old" in Chinese is 老, pronounced "lǎo".

How do you use "old" in a sentence?

Example: "The old house had stood on the corner for over a century." In Chinese, "old" is 老, 過時.

Are there other ways to say "old" in Chinese?

Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "old": 老, 過時.

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