古道 (gǔ dào) — (noun) ancient path; historic trail; (noun, figurative) traditional principles; ancient moral values
Definition
Literally 'ancient path,' 古道 is mostly used today in the set phrase 古道热肠, meaning warm-hearted and chivalrous — the 'ancient path' imagery evokes an old-time, generous spirit.
noun
ancient pathhistoric trail(noun, figurative) traditional principlesancient moral values
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Examples
- 古道。Zhè tiáo gǔ dào shì táng dài xiū jiàn de.This ancient path was built in the Tang dynasty.
- 古道，。Tā tuī chóng gǔ dào, zuò rén jiǎng xìn yòng.He advocates ancient principles and values keeping one's word.
- 古道。Tā de gǔ dào rè cháng yíng dé le dà jiā de zūn jìng.His warm-hearted nature (from 'ancient path, warm heart') earned everyone's respect.
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