老古董

lǎogǔdǒng

noun #16,444

Meanings

1 antique; old relic
2 (figurative) old-fashioned person; old fogey

Characters

(part of 古董, antique)

Examples

他的思想太老古董了，跟不上时代。

Tā de sīxiǎng tài lǎogǔdǒng le, gēn bù shàng shídài.

His thinking is too old-fashioned; he can't keep up with the times.

这台收音机是个老古董了。

Zhè tái shōuyīnjī shì gè lǎogǔdǒng le.

This radio is a real antique.

Tips

usage

When referring to people, 老古董 is mildly humorous and teasing rather than deeply insulting. It's often used to describe someone who resists new technology or modern ideas.

Stroke Order

老 lǎo

古 gǔ

董 Dǒng