古
gǔ
#509 most
frequent character
ancient, old
adjective
Character breakdown
Source: Make Me a Hanzi.
古 began with a shield, 十, and a distinguishing mark, 口, meaning 'sturdy, solid'. The sense 'old' was borrowed only for the sound, not from the picture. The parts no longer do their old jobs.
Drawn as: shield
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Example Sentences
这个古老的建筑很美。
zhègè gǔlǎo de jiànzhù hěnměi 。
This ancient building is beautiful.
他在听古代音乐。
tāzài tīng gǔdài yīnyuè 。
He is listening to ancient music.
她有一本古书。
tā yǒu yīběn gǔ shū 。
She has an old book.
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