老旧
When something is 老旧 (lǎojiù), it means it's old and out of date. Think of it like a really old car model or a phone that came out many years ago.
You can use 老旧 to describe things like furniture, clothes, or even ideas that are no longer modern or useful.
It's often used when something feels a bit worn out or hasn't kept up with newer styles and technologies.
When we describe something as 老旧 (lǎo jiù), we're saying it's old-fashioned or antiquated. It’s often used for things that are literally old and perhaps a bit worn, like old furniture or buildings. Think of it as describing something that has seen better days or is out of date. It can also apply to ideas or customs that are considered behind the times.
§ Understanding 老旧 (lǎojiù)
Alright, let's talk about 老旧 (lǎojiù). This isn't a super complicated word, but it's really useful for describing things that are old-fashioned or antiquated. Think of it as a polite way to say something is old, without necessarily being negative. It often implies a sense of being out of date or worn, but not completely broken or useless.
老 (lǎo) means 'old', and 旧 (jiù) also means 'old' or 'used'. When you put them together, 老旧 (lǎojiù) really emphasizes that something is, well, *old* in a specific way. It’s not just any old thing; it’s something that has seen its days, perhaps a bit past its prime in terms of style or function.
- DEFINITION
- 老旧 (lǎojiù) means old-fashioned, antiquated. It describes objects or styles that are out of date or worn from age.
§ Basic Sentence Structure with 老旧 (lǎojiù)
老旧 (lǎojiù) is an adjective, so it usually comes before the noun it describes. Simple, right? Let's look at some examples.
这辆车有点老旧了。
- Zhè liàng chē yǒu diǎn lǎojiù le.
- This car is a bit old/antiquated.
我喜欢住在老旧的房子里。
- Wǒ xǐhuān zhù zài lǎojiù de fángzi lǐ.
- I like living in old-fashioned houses.
§ Using 老旧 (lǎojiù) with Degree Adverbs
You can use degree adverbs like 很 (hěn - very), 比较 (bǐjiào - relatively), or 有点儿 (yǒudiǎnr - a bit) before 老旧 (lǎojiù) to express the intensity of 'old-fashionedness'.
这个收音机看起来很老旧。
- Zhège shōuyīnjī kàn qǐlái hěn lǎojiù.
- This radio looks very old-fashioned.
这台电脑已经比较老旧了，该换新的了。
- Zhè tái diànnǎo yǐjīng bǐjiào lǎojiù le, gāi huàn xīn de le.
- This computer is already relatively old, it's time to replace it.
§ 老旧 (lǎojiù) with Different Nouns
You can use 老旧 (lǎojiù) to describe a wide range of things. Here are a few common ones:
- 老旧的家具 (lǎojiù de jiājù): old-fashioned furniture
- 老旧的房子 (lǎojiù de fángzi): old-fashioned house
- 老旧的汽车 (lǎojiù de qìchē): antiquated car
- 老旧的设备 (lǎojiù de shèbèi): old equipment
- 老旧的观念 (lǎojiù de guānniàn): old-fashioned ideas/concepts
他有一套老旧的音响设备。
- Tā yǒu yī tào lǎojiù de yīnxǐang shèbèi.
- He has an old set of audio equipment.
我们应该摒弃那些老旧的观念。
- Wǒmen yīnggāi bǐngqì nàxiē lǎojiù de guānniàn.
- We should discard those old-fashioned ideas.
§ Common Phrases and Usage Patterns
老旧 (lǎojiù) can sometimes be paired with other verbs or expressions to give more context. Here are some examples:
- 显得老旧 (xiǎnde lǎojiù): appears old-fashioned
- 看起来老旧 (kàn qǐlái lǎojiù): looks old-fashioned
这件衣服现在穿显得有点老旧。
- Zhè jiàn yīfu xiànzài chuān xiǎnde yǒu diǎn lǎojiù.
- This outfit looks a bit old-fashioned to wear now.
Keep practicing with these examples, and you'll get the hang of 老旧 (lǎojiù) in no time. It's a straightforward word that adds a lot of nuance to your descriptions in Chinese.
Wichtige Grammatik
老旧 (lǎo jiù) is an adjective that describes something as old-fashioned or antiquated. It is often used for inanimate objects or concepts, not people. When using 老旧, you place it directly before the noun it modifies.
这辆车太老旧了。(Zhè liàng chē tài lǎo jiù le.) This car is too old-fashioned.
You can use 老旧 with adverbs of degree like 很 (hěn - very), 太 (tài - too), or 非常 (fēi cháng - extremely) to emphasize the degree of being old-fashioned.
这件衣服非常老旧。(Zhè jiàn yīfu fēi cháng lǎo jiù.) This piece of clothing is extremely old-fashioned.
老旧 can be used in a sentence structure like 'Noun + 很/太/非常 + 老旧' (Noun + hěn/tài/fēi cháng + lǎo jiù) to describe the state of the noun.
他的手机很老旧。(Tā de shǒujī hěn lǎo jiù.) His phone is very old-fashioned.
You can also use 老旧 as part of a descriptive phrase in a sentence, often following a verb like '看起来' (kàn qǐlái - looks).
这栋房子看起来很老旧。(Zhè dòng fángzi kàn qǐlái hěn lǎo jiù.) This house looks very old-fashioned.
Do not use 老旧 to describe people. For people, words like '老' (lǎo - old) or '年迈' (nián mài - aged) are more appropriate.
他们不喜欢老旧的观念。(Tāmen bù xǐhuan lǎo jiù de guānniàn.) They don't like old-fashioned ideas.
Beispiele nach Niveau
这件衣服款式太老旧了，不适合我。
This piece of clothing is too old-fashioned in style, it doesn't suit me.
他住在一个非常老旧的社区，但是环境很安静。
He lives in a very old-fashioned community, but the environment is very quiet.
我喜欢读一些老旧的文学作品，感觉很有韵味。
I like to read some old-fashioned literary works; they have a lot of charm.
这座城市的建筑风格有点老旧，但也很有特色。
The architectural style of this city is a bit old-fashioned, but it also has unique characteristics.
这些老旧的规矩已经不适用于现代社会了。
These old-fashioned rules are no longer applicable to modern society.
她一直用着一台老旧的手机，她说用习惯了。
She has always been using an old-fashioned phone; she says she's used to it.
虽然这个咖啡馆的装修有点老旧，但是咖啡味道很好。
Although the decoration of this cafe is a bit old-fashioned, the coffee tastes great.
别再用那些老旧的想法了，我们需要创新。
Stop using those old-fashioned ideas; we need innovation.
这座城市的许多建筑都显得老旧，与现代化的高楼大厦形成了鲜明对比。
Many buildings in this city appear old-fashioned, forming a stark contrast with the modern skyscrapers.
他的思想有些老旧，不太容易接受新鲜事物和开放的观念。
His ideas are somewhat antiquated, not very open to new things and progressive concepts.
虽然这辆车看起来有点老旧，但它的性能依然非常好，开起来很顺畅。
Although this car looks a bit old-fashioned, its performance is still excellent, and it drives smoothly.
她喜欢收藏一些老旧的家具和摆件，觉得它们更有历史感和韵味。
She likes to collect some old-fashioned furniture and ornaments, feeling they have more historical sense and charm.
我们发现了一个老旧的木箱，里面装满了祖辈们留下来的信件和照片。
We found an old-fashioned wooden box, filled with letters and photos left by our ancestors.
这个小镇保留了许多老旧的习俗和传统，吸引了众多游客前来体验。
This small town has preserved many antiquated customs and traditions, attracting many tourists to experience them.
由于设备老旧，这家工厂的生产效率一直不高，急需进行技术改造。
Due to antiquated equipment, this factory's production efficiency has not been high, urgently needing technological transformation.
他穿着一件老旧的夹克，但搭配得体，反而显得很有个性和风格。
He was wearing an old-fashioned jacket, but it was well-matched, making him look very individual and stylish.
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Describing objects or buildings that are old and perhaps worn, but not necessarily valuable as antiques.
- 这房子有点老旧了。
- 这个手机很老旧，该换了。
- 她喜欢老旧的家具。
Referring to ideas, methods, or systems that are outdated or no longer efficient.
- 这种工作方式太老旧了，效率不高。
- 他们的管理系统很老旧。
- 别用那些老旧的观念来看问题。
Talking about clothing or styles that are out of fashion.
- 这条裙子看起来有点老旧。
- 他穿着一件老旧的夹克。
- 现在这种发型已经很老旧了。
Discussing things that are old but still functional or have sentimental value.
- 虽然这台电视很老旧，但还能用。
- 我爷爷的老旧手表。
- 她保留着一些老旧的照片。
Characterizing a general sense of being behind the times or lacking modernity.
- 这个小镇看起来有点老旧。
- 这家餐厅的装修很老旧。
- 他觉得自己的想法有些老旧了。
Gesprächseinstiege
"你觉得你的家有什么东西是老旧的吗？"
"你喜欢老旧的东西还是喜欢新的东西？为什么？"
"你觉得现在年轻人还有什么老旧的观念吗？"
"你有没有用过什么老旧的科技产品？"
"你觉得一个城市变得老旧是好事还是坏事？"
Tagebuch-Impulse
描述一件你觉得很老旧，但你很喜欢的东西。
写一篇关于一个老旧的城市或地方的短文。
你认为什么样的工作方式或学习方法是老旧的？如何改进？
反思你自己的某些观念，是否有需要更新的“老旧”想法。
想象一个未来，什么现在的东西会被认为是老旧的？
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 Fragen老旧 (lǎo jiù) and 旧 (jiù) both mean 'old,' but 老旧 emphasizes something being old-fashioned, worn out, or even obsolete, often with a slightly negative connotation. 旧 is a more general term for 'old' and can be neutral. For example, a 'used car' is usually 旧车 (jiù chē), but an 'old-fashioned car' might be 老旧的汽车 (lǎo jiù de qì chē).
Generally, no. While you might say someone has 'old-fashioned ideas,' directly calling a person 老旧 isn't common and could be considered rude. You'd typically use terms like 老派 (lǎo pài) for 'old-fashioned' or 保守 (bǎo shǒu) for 'conservative' when describing a person's style or views.
老旧 is more of a descriptive adjective than a component of many fixed idioms. You'll often see it paired with nouns like 老旧的家具 (lǎo jiù de jiā jù) (old-fashioned furniture), 老旧的设备 (lǎo jiù de shè bèi) (antiquated equipment), or 老旧的观念 (lǎo jiù de guān niàn) (old-fashioned ideas).
The most common opposites would be 新 (xīn) (new), 时髦 (shí máo) (fashionable, stylish), or 现代 (xiàn dài) (modern). For example, 老旧的房子 (lǎo jiù de fáng zi) (an old-fashioned house) vs. 新的房子 (xīn de fáng zi) (a new house) or 现代的房子 (xiàn dài de fáng zi) (a modern house).
You use 老旧 like any other adjective. It can directly precede the noun it modifies, often with 的 (de). For example:
这台电脑太老旧了，该换了。 (This computer is too old-fashioned; it's time to replace it.)
他们住在一条老旧的街道上。 (They live on an antiquated street.)
It often has a slightly negative connotation, implying something is outdated or worn out. However, sometimes it can be neutral, simply describing age without strong judgment, especially when talking about buildings or objects that are simply 'old and worn.' The context is key. For example, 'I like the charm of this 老旧的咖啡馆 (lǎo jiù de kā fēi guǎn) (old-fashioned cafe)' could be positive.
Yes, it can. While it often implies wear and tear or being outdated, it can also describe something that is simply old but still works. For example, 这辆老旧的自行车还能骑。 (This old-fashioned bicycle can still be ridden.) Here, it's old, but the focus isn't necessarily on it being broken, just that it's not new or modern.
Very common! In a rapidly changing technological world, things quickly become 老旧.
我的手机有点老旧了。 (My phone is a bit antiquated now.)
这些老旧的软件已经不能用了。 (These old-fashioned software programs are no longer usable.)
老旧 (lǎo jiù) and 陈旧 (chén jiù) are very similar and often interchangeable, both meaning old, antiquated, or worn out. 陈旧 might place a slightly stronger emphasis on being stale, dusty, or having been stored for a long time. In many contexts, you can use either, but 老旧 is perhaps a bit more common in everyday speech.
Absolutely! It's very common to use 老旧 to describe abstract things that are considered outdated or no longer relevant.
他们还在用老旧的管理方法。 (They are still using antiquated management methods.)
这种想法太老旧了。 (This idea is too old-fashioned.)
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这件衣服有点___了，我不喜欢。
The sentence means 'This piece of clothing is a bit old-fashioned, I don't like it.' '旧' (jiù) means old.
他喜欢看___的电影。
The sentence means 'He likes to watch old movies.' '老' (lǎo) can mean old (referring to age or style).
这个手机很___，我想换新的。
The sentence means 'This phone is very old, I want to change to a new one.' '老' (lǎo) here means old-fashioned or outdated.
她不喜欢穿___的裙子。
The sentence means 'She doesn't like to wear old-fashioned skirts.' '老旧' (lǎojiù) specifically means old-fashioned or antiquated.
这辆车太___了，不能开了。
The sentence means 'This car is too old-fashioned/antiquated, it can't be driven anymore.' '老旧' (lǎojiù) implies it's not just old, but also outdated or worn out.
这个房间的家具很___。
The sentence means 'The furniture in this room is very old-fashioned.' '老旧' (lǎojiù) describes the style or condition of the furniture.
The correct order forms the sentence 'This phone is very old-fashioned.'
The correct order forms the sentence 'That is an old-fashioned style.'
The correct order forms the sentence 'He doesn't like old-fashioned things.'
Choose the sentence where “老旧” is used correctly.
“老旧” describes things that are old-fashioned or antiquated, often implying they are no longer functional or appealing. A phone can be old-fashioned. Clothing can be old, but '老旧' implies a lack of function or being out of style, not necessarily fashion. Bread would be '坏了' (spoiled) or '过期了' (expired), not '老旧'. A spaceship could be old, but '老旧' is not typically used for highly technical equipment in this context, unless referring to its outdated design.
Which of the following is an appropriate synonym for “老旧”?
“陈旧” also describes something that is old and has lost its freshness or newness, similar to “老旧” in meaning antiquated or worn out. “新鲜” and “崭新” are antonyms, while “现代” describes something current.
Which sentence does NOT use “老旧” correctly?
While a movie can be old, '老旧' usually refers to physical objects or ideas being antiquated. For movies, one might say '老电影' (old movie) or '经典的电影' (classic movie), but '老旧' implies a negative connotation of being outdated or worn out that doesn't quite fit for a movie's age unless its quality or effects are genuinely poor due to age.
You can describe a person's age as “老旧” (lǎojiù).
“老旧” is typically used for inanimate objects, buildings, or ideas that are old-fashioned or worn out. To describe a person as old, you would use “老” (lǎo).
A “老旧” neighborhood means it has many modern buildings.
A “老旧” neighborhood means it has many old, possibly run-down or antiquated buildings, not modern ones. The term implies the opposite of modern.
“老旧” can describe a piece of furniture that is very old and out of style.
Yes, “老旧” is perfectly suited to describe furniture that is old, worn, and no longer in current style, fitting the definition of old-fashioned or antiquated.
The sentence means 'This dress is a bit old-fashioned and not suitable for a party.' The correct order is subject (这件衣服) + adverb (有点) + adjective (老旧了) + negation (不适合) + verb phrase (参加派对).
The sentence means 'He likes those old-fashioned furniture because they have stories.' The correct order is subject (他) + verb (喜欢) + demonstrative (那些) + adjective (老旧的) + noun (家具) + conjunction (因为) + pronoun (它们) + verb phrase (有故事).
The sentence means 'This word sounds a bit old-fashioned now.' The correct order is subject (这个词语) + time (现在) + verb (听起来) + adverb (有些) + adjective (老旧).
The old-fashioned building is about to be demolished.
He still likes to use that antiquated mobile phone.
I think this concept is a bit old-fashioned.
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不要穿这件老旧的衣服，我们去买新的。
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这家店的装修风格非常老旧，但是食物很好吃。
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他有一个老旧的相机，但是拍出来的照片很有味道。
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This sentence means 'His ideas are already very old-fashioned.' The typical sentence structure in Chinese is Subject + Adverbial (time/degree) + Predicate. Here, '他的观念' (his ideas) is the subject, '已经很' (already very) acts as an adverbial phrase, and '老旧了' (old-fashioned) is the predicate with '了' indicating a change of state.
This sentence translates to 'Although she likes this piece of furniture, it's a bit old-fashioned.' The structure '虽然...但...' (although...but...) is a common way to express concession in Chinese. '有点' (a bit) modifies '老旧' (old-fashioned).
This sentence means 'This old-fashioned building has already been renovated.' '这个老旧的建筑' (this old-fashioned building) is the subject. '被' is used in passive voice constructions. '已经改造了' (already renovated) indicates the action has been completed.
Describe a place you know that feels '老旧'. What makes it feel that way? Use '老旧' at least once in your description.
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我家附近有一个老旧的电影院。它的外观看起来很有历史感，售票处还是那种很传统的小窗口，里面的座椅也有些破旧，但每次进去都感觉回到了几十年前，很有味道。
Imagine you are giving advice to a friend who is trying to modernize their home. How would you use '老旧' to describe something they should replace or update? Write a short piece of advice.
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如果你想让家里看起来更现代化，我建议你把那些老旧的家具都换掉。特别是沙发和窗帘，它们看起来真的很老旧了，会影响整个房间的氛围。
Write a short paragraph about how something considered '老旧' in the past might be seen as 'vintage' or 'classic' today. Use '老旧' at least once.
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很多曾经被认为是老旧的东西，现在却成了时尚潮流。比如老旧的黑胶唱片机，过去可能觉得它过时了，但现在很多人喜欢那种复古的音质，甚至将其视为一种经典。
根据文章，保护老旧建筑和发展现代化城市之间存在什么关系？
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在城市更新的过程中，如何平衡保护老旧建筑和发展现代化城市是一个复杂的问题。一方面，老旧的街道和房屋承载着丰富的历史记忆和文化底蕴；另一方面，为了适应快速发展的社会需求，城市需要新的基础设施和建筑。
根据文章，保护老旧建筑和发展现代化城市之间存在什么关系？
文章提到“如何平衡保护老旧建筑和发展现代化城市是一个复杂的问题”，这表明两者之间存在一个需要权衡和平衡的挑战。
文章提到“如何平衡保护老旧建筑和发展现代化城市是一个复杂的问题”，这表明两者之间存在一个需要权衡和平衡的挑战。
文章中提到的“老旧”是指什么？
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随着科技的进步，许多过去被认为是高科技的产品，很快就变得老旧。例如，十几年前的智能手机，虽然功能齐全，但与今天的新款手机相比，其处理速度和摄像头性能都显得非常老旧。
文章中提到的“老旧”是指什么？
文章通过智能手机的例子，强调了其处理速度和摄像头性能与新款手机的对比，说明“老旧”在这里指的是技术上的过时。
文章通过智能手机的例子，强调了其处理速度和摄像头性能与新款手机的对比，说明“老旧”在这里指的是技术上的过时。
文章中提到，老旧的生活方式和传统习俗在偏远山村的保留，可能带来什么积极作用？
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一些偏远山村，由于交通不便和经济发展滞后，至今仍保留着许多老旧的生活方式和传统习俗。虽然这在一定程度上阻碍了当地的发展，但也为研究人类学和民俗学提供了宝贵的资料。
文章中提到，老旧的生活方式和传统习俗在偏远山村的保留，可能带来什么积极作用？
文章明确指出“也为研究人类学和民俗学提供了宝贵的资料”，这是其积极作用。
文章明确指出“也为研究人类学和民俗学提供了宝贵的资料”，这是其积极作用。
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