古老

• 拼音: gǔ lǎo
• 汉字拆解: 古 = ancient; 老 = old

含义

Ancient; age-old; very old. Having existed for a very long time.

Describes things with a long history, often carrying connotations of tradition, wisdom, or historical significance. Used for civilizations, customs, buildings, languages, and stories. More literary than just 老.

例句

1. 这座古老的城市有着两千多年的历史。
2. 这个民族保留着许多古老的传统。
3. 古老的传说在这片土地上代代相传。

用法指南

语境: history, culture, literature

语气: reverent

正确说法

• 这是一种古老的艺术形式。(This is an ancient art form.)
• 古老的文明令人敬畏。(Ancient civilizations inspire awe.)

错误说法

• 我的爷爷很古老 (For elderly people, use 年纪大 or just 老 — 古老 is for things with historical/cultural significance)

起源与历史

Compound of 古 (ancient, old) + 老 (old), reinforcing the meaning of great age.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal