老式

lǎoshì

adjective #6,977

Meanings

1 old-fashioned
2 old-style
3 outdated

Characters

style; type; model

Examples

HSK 3

奶奶家有一台老式收音机。

Nǎinai jiā yǒu yī tái lǎoshì shōuyīnjī.

Grandma's house has an old-fashioned radio.

HSK 5

他穿着老式的西装。

Tā chuān zhe lǎoshì de xīzhuāng.

He's wearing an old-style suit.

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usage

老式 is neutral to slightly negative, describing something from an earlier era. Compare with 复古 (retro) which has a positive, trendy connotation.

Stroke Order

老 lǎo

式 shì