年代久远 (nián dài jiǔ yuǎn) — (of objects, places, or traditions) to be of great antiquity; to have a long history
Definition
A set phrase meaning 'very old / age-old', used for things, places, or traditions that go back a long time. Often followed by 已有…历史 to emphasize the age.
verb
(of objects, places, or traditions) to be of great antiquityto have a long history
Examples
- 年代久远，。Zhè xiē qīng tóng qì nián dài jiǔ yuǎn, jù yǒu hěn gāo de yán jiū jià zhí.These bronze vessels are very ancient and have high research value.
- 年代久远，。Zhè zuò sì miào nián dài jiǔ yuǎn, jù shuō yǐ yǒu shàng qiān nián de lì shǐ.This temple is of great antiquity; it is said to have a history of over a thousand years.
- 年代久远，。Zhè ge chuán tǒng nián dài jiǔ yuǎn, zhì jīn réng zài mín jiān liú chuán.This tradition is age-old and still continues among the people today.
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