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旧 (jiù) — how to say "old" in Chinese
旧
Old
Radicals / Keys
日
Sun
#72 · rì · 4 strokes
Examples
他虽然开着一辆旧车，但保养得很好。
Although he drives an old car, he maintains it very well.
这是一本旧书。
This is an old book.
Mnemonic
[jiù-] Juno the Astronaut discovers an 旧 old space gadget 🛰️ floating by. It has a [一] horizontal line like a dashboard and a rectangular shape like a window. This 旧 ancient device makes Juno nostalgic about past space missions.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say "old" in Chinese?
"old" in Chinese is 旧 (jiù).
What does 旧 mean in English?
旧 (jiù) means "Old".
How is 旧 pronounced?
It is pronounced jiù (written as jiu). The page has audio recorded by a native speaker.
How do you write "old" in Chinese characters?
It is written 旧.
What HSK level is 旧?
旧 belongs to the HSK 3 vocabulary list.
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