远古

遠古

yuǎngǔ

noun #15,032

Meanings

1 antiquity; ancient times; prehistory

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Examples

HSK 7-9

远古时代的人类以打猎为生。

Yuǎngǔ shídài de rénlèi yǐ dǎliè wéishēng.

In ancient times, humans lived by hunting.

HSK 7-9

这些化石可以追溯到远古时期。

Zhèxiē huàshí kěyǐ zhuīsù dào yuǎngǔ shíqī.

These fossils can be traced back to prehistoric times.

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usage

Refers to a much more distant past than 古代 (gǔdài). 古代 covers recorded history (ancient dynasties), while 远古 implies prehistory - before written records.

Stroke Order

远 yuǎn

古 gǔ