古玩

gǔwán

noun #29,206

Measure Word

一件古玩 jiàn

Meanings

1 antique
2 curio
3 antique object

Characters

ancient; old; antiquity

to play; to enjoy; object for appreciation

Examples

HSK 6

他喜欢收藏古玩。

Tā xǐhuan shōucáng gǔwán.

He likes to collect antiques.

HSK 6

这条街上有很多卖古玩的店铺。

Zhè tiáo jiēshàng yǒu hěnduō mài gǔwán de diànpù.

There are many antique shops on this street.

Tips

usage

古玩 (antiques/curios) is often used interchangeably with 古董. 古玩市场 (antique market) and 古玩店 (antique shop) are common compound words.

Stroke Order

古 gǔ

玩 wán