陈旧

chén jiù

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Adjective Uncommon

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Definitions

1. old-fashioned

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 新颖 xīn yǐng 新颖 xīn yǐng lit. new bud 表示新奇、别致，与陈旧过时相对: lit. new bud

Synonyms

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• 古老 gǔ lǎo 古老 gǔ lǎo ancient 形容事物年代久远，多含古朴、有历史感之意: ancient
• 落伍 luò wǔ 落伍 luò wǔ to fall behind the ranks 强调跟不上时代，过时: to fall behind the ranks
• 老套 lǎo tào 老套 lǎo tào hackneyed 指方法、设计等缺乏新意: hackneyed

Usage notes

Collocations

Often used with abstract nouns like 观念、思想、设备, e.g., 设备陈旧 (equipment is outdated), 观念陈旧 (outdated concepts).

Example Sentences

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这台电脑很 陈旧 ，应该换了。

This computer is very outdated and should be replaced.

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Child Words of 陈旧

• 旧 旧 jiù: opposite: new 新
• 陈 陈 chén: to lay out; to exhibit; to display