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古老

gǔ lǎo

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gǔ lǎo · gu2 lou5 (Jyutping)

  1. ancient
  2. old
  3. age-old

Definitions: CC-CEDICT contributors · CC BY-SA 4.0 · snapshot 2026-10-09. Display: consolidated readings, linked characters and marked pinyin. Original data

Character breakdown

古

Meaning
old, classic, ancient
Radical
口
Strokes
5
Components
⿱十口
Cangjie
JR
Four-corner
4060.0

老

Meaning
old, aged; experienced; Kangxi radical 125
Radical
老
Strokes
6
Components
⿱耂匕
Cangjie
JKP
Four-corner
4471.1

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