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Collins Chinese-English Dictionary

古董 [gǔdǒng]
  1. 1. noun [古代器物] antique
  2. 2. noun [指人] old fogey

Comprehensive Chinese-English Dictionary

古董 [gǔdǒng]
  1. 1. antique; curio; junk
    古董鉴赏家
    connoisseur of curios
  2. 2. old fogey

Contemporary Standard Chinese Dictionary

古董 [gǔdǒng]
  1. 1. 古代流传下来的有价值的器物
    收藏古董
    古董
  2. 2. 比喻陈旧过时的东西或古板迂腐的人
    思想僵化的老古董
  3. 3. 不要写作"骨董"。

Examples

赏玩古董
fondle antiques
这件古董残损的很厉害,不会卖出好价钱的。
The antique is too damaged to sell at a good price.
这些古董,得来不易啊。
These antiques were acquired after many setbacks.
他拿着这件古董,谛视良久。
He held this antique in hand and gazed at it for a long time.
经过这么多年的学习,他现在对古董已经很懂眼了。
Now he understands the antiques business after years of learning.
拍卖会上,人们在竞买这个古董
People in the auction compete with each other for this antique.
他可以说是古董市场的通家了。
It can be said that he is an expert on the antiques market.
不用担心,这件古董已经有下首了。
Don't worry, there is
这件古董开价5千美元。
This antique is quoted at five thousand dollars.

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