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Chinese dictionary
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n.antique; curio
他收藏了很多古董。
He has a large collection of antiques.
他经营古董。
He deals in antiques.
这不是真正的古董。
This isn't a genuine antique.
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n.metaoutmoded item
这个古董很值钱。
This outmoded item is valuable.
无价之宝的古董在大火中焚毁。
Priceless antiques were destroyed in the fire.
古董的价值依它们的保存状况和稀有程度而定。
The value of antiques will depend on their condition and rarity.
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n.derogmetaold fashioned person; old fogey/fossil
他是一个老古董。
He is an old fogey.
他攻击他的对手,将他称为“政治古董”。
He aimed his attacks at his opponent, calling him a "political dinosaur".
我不想让自己听上去像一个老古董。
I don't want to sound like I'm some old fogy.
Word usage
- Note"古董" cannot be written as "骨董".
- common measure word"古董" is often matched with measure word "件"or"批".
一件古董
one antique
一批古董
one batch of antique