old-fashioned in Chinese
old-fashioned in Chinese is 老套 — old-fashioned means belonging to or suited to an earlier time, and no longer in style or common use. It can be mildly critical, suggesting something is out of date, or warm, suggesting it has the charm and solidity of the past.
old-fashioned in Chinese
老套
Pronounced: lǎo tào
Of an object, outdated or no longer in vogue.
What does "old-fashioned" mean?
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adjective Belonging to or suited to an earlier time, and no longer in style or common use. It can be mildly critical, suggesting something is out of date, or warm, suggesting it has the charm and solidity of the past.
"My phone is hopelessly old-fashioned but it still works."
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adjective Holding views or standards that belong to an earlier generation, especially about behaviour, morals or manners.
"Call me old-fashioned, but I think you should write a thank-you note."
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noun A cocktail made by stirring whiskey — usually bourbon or rye — with sugar, a dash of bitters and ice, served over a large cube with an orange twist.
"He ordered an old-fashioned and made it last the whole evening."
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old-fashioned in a sentence
- My phone is hopelessly old-fashioned but it still works.
- There is an old-fashioned sweet shop on the corner with jars in the window.
- Call me old-fashioned, but I think you should write a thank-you note.
- He ordered an old-fashioned and made it last the whole evening.
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What is "old-fashioned" in Chinese?
"old-fashioned" in Chinese is 老套. old-fashioned means: Belonging to or suited to an earlier time, and no longer in style or common use. It can be mildly critical, suggesting something is out of date, or warm, suggesting it has the charm and solidity of the past.
How do you pronounce 老套?
"old-fashioned" in Chinese is 老套, pronounced "lǎo tào".
How do you use "old-fashioned" in a sentence?
Example: "My phone is hopelessly old-fashioned but it still works." In Chinese, "old-fashioned" is 老套.
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