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

他喜欢收藏古玩。

Tā xǐhuan shōucáng gǔwán.

He likes to collect antiques.

这条街上有很多卖古玩的店铺。

Zhè tiáo jiē shàng yǒu hěn duō 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 (gǔdǒng). 古玩市场 (antique market) and 古玩店 (antique shop) are common compound words.

Stroke Order

古 gǔ

玩 wán