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Chinese dictionary
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v.be conversant in/with things of the past; to be knowledgeable about the past
博古通今
possess a wide knowledge of things ancient and modern
他经常找我谈心,博古论今,畅谈人生。
He often talks with me about the history and life.
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n.antique; ancient objects
博古器皿
ancient objects
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n.paintings of ancient objects; paintings of antiques
博物馆里有很多博古书画。
There are a lots of paintings of ancient objects in the museum.
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adj.modelled after ancient objects; of ancient style
博古瓶
ancient-style bottle
博古架上放着古玩玉器。
There are antiques and jade articles displayed on the ancient-style shelf.