古代 (gǔ dài) — ancient times, antiquity

Definition

Refers to a historical period long ago, typically before the modern era. Pairs with 古人 (the people of those times); contrast with 现代 (modern times).

noun

ancient timesantiquity

Easily confused

古代？
gǔ dài De rén zhǔ yào chī shén me ne?
What did people in ancient times mainly eat?
古代。
Wǒ duì gǔ dài de lì shǐ hěn gǎn xìng qù.
I'm very interested in the history of ancient times.
古代。
gǔ dài De kē jì hé xiàn dài hěn bù yí yàng.
The technology in ancient times was very different from modern times.

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