古代

gǔ dài

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ancient times

What does 古代 mean?

古代 (gǔ dài) has the following dictionary meaning.

1ancient times

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古Gǔsurname Gu 代dàito be a substitute for; to act on behalf of; to replace; to substitute · generation; dynasty; age; period; (historical) era; (geological) eon

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古代

gǔ dài

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