远古 (yuǎn gǔ) — remote antiquity, ancient times
Definition
A formal, written term meaning 'remote antiquity' — the most distant, prehistoric era, before written records. Stronger and more literary than 上古 (HSK 7), which covers a later stretch of ancient times.
noun
remote antiquityancient times
Examples
- 远古，。Zài yuǎn gǔ shí qī, rén lèi hái méi yǒu wén zì jì lù.During remote antiquity, humans had no written records.
- 远古。yuǎn gǔ De shén huà chuán shuō fǎn yìng le gǔ rén duì zì rán de lǐ jiě.The myths and legends of remote antiquity reflect ancient people's understanding of nature.
- 远古。Kǎo gǔ xué jiā zài wā jué zhōng fā xiàn le yuǎn gǔ de yí jì.Archaeologists discovered relics of remote antiquity during excavations.
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