古色古香 (gǔ sè) — antique, quaint, having an old-world charm
Definition
A chengyu describing things — furniture, buildings, art — that have an old-world charm evocative of ancient China. Often used to praise traditional aesthetic taste.
idiom
antiquequainthaving an old-world charm
Examples
- 古色古香，。Zhè jiā chá guǎn de zhuāng xiū gǔ sè, hěn yǒu chuán tǒng yùn wèi.The decoration of this teahouse is quaint and full of traditional charm.
- 古色古香。Kè tīng lǐ bǎi le yí tào gǔ sè de hóng mù jiā jù.There is a set of antique-style rosewood furniture in the living room.
- 古色古香，。Zhè fú huà fēng gé gǔ sè, xiàng shì cóng gǔ dài liú chuán xià lái de.This painting has an antique flavor, as if it has been handed down from ancient times.
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