古代

gǔ dài

HSK 2.0 Level 5 HSK 3.0 Level 5 Noun Uncommon

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Definitions

1. ancient times

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Example Sentences

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古代 商贾走遍各地做生意。

In ancient times, merchants traveled everywhere to do business.

古代 的官吏制度非常复杂。

The bureaucratic system in ancient times was very complex.

古代 皇帝统治这个国家。

The ancient emperor ruled this country.

在 古代 ，很多人是奴隶。

In ancient times, many people were slaves.

孔子是中国 古代 的圣贤。

Confucius was a sage of ancient China.

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Words Containing 古代

• 元古代 元古代 yuán gǔ dài: Proterozoic (geological era 2500-540m years ago)
• 古代史 古代史 gǔ dài shǐ: ancient history
• 太古代 太古代 tài gǔ dài: Archaeozoic (geological era before 2500m years ago)

Child Words of 古代

• 代 代 dài: to substitute
• 古 古 gǔ: ancient