Learning Chinese: How to Say "Old" in Chinese
Chinese Characters: 旧
Pinyin: jiù
Pronunciation: jiu4
English Translation: Old
Usage:
"旧 (jiù)" means "old" in Chinese. It can be used to describe anything that is not new, including people, things, and ideas.
Example:
Chinese: 我有一件旧衣服。
Pinyin: Wǒ yǒu yī jiàn jiù yīfu.
English: I have an old piece of clothing.
Variations:
There are a few variations of "旧 (jiù)" that you may encounter:
老 (lǎo): Another word for "old," which can also mean "elderly" or "experienced."
古 (gǔ): A more formal word for "old," often used to describe historical or ancient things.
Tips for Learning:
Practice saying "旧 (jiù)" out loud to improve your pronunciation.
Listen to native Chinese speakers saying "old" to get a sense of the natural rhythm and intonation.
Use "旧 (jiù)" in your daily conversations to practice using it in context.
Additional Notes:
"旧 (jiù)" is typically placed before the noun it modifies.
For example, to say "old friend," you would say "旧朋友 (jiù péngyou)."
"旧 (jiù)" can also be used as a noun to mean "old things."
For example, you could say "我有很多旧东西 (wǒ yǒu hěn duō jiù dōngxi)" to say "I have a lot of old things."
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