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旧时人们在提到自己的字的时候，往往用“草字”两个字表示谦虚。

In ancient times, people often used "Cao Zi"to show their humility when mentioning their names.

他在文章中针砭旧时沉痼，得到了很多人的共鸣。

His article aroused strong support regarding social chronic problems.

旧时的破落文人大都一幅寒酸相。

Scholars in decline in the past looked miserable, and shabby.

旧时办丧事是讲究哭丧的，只有哭得伤心，才能显示出对去世者的怀念和尊敬！

In ancient times, wailing was very important at a funeral. Only grief and wailing showed yearning and respect for the dead.

现在的家庭服务员可不是旧时的女仆了。

Household maids nowadays are not the servants of ancient times.

旧时统治者把普通百姓视为群氓。

The rulers regarded general civilians as the common herd in ancient times.

十不闲儿莲花落是旧时曲艺的一种，一般在相声之前演唱以招揽生意。

"Shibuxianlianhualuo" (a singing form accompanied by music on ten percussion instruments) is an old folk art form, which is generally performed before a comic dialogue to attract attention.

旧时农户每年都要交纳繁重的田赋。

In the past, all the peasant households had to hand in a lot of land tax every year.

旧时的鸦片馆里，他们用烟灯吸食鸦片。

In old opium dens, people used a smoke lamp to take in the opium.

旧时得瘟疫病逝的人都会被葬在义地。

In ancient times, people who died of pestilence would be buried in free burial ground for the destitute.

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