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古貌古心 — “Ancient appearance, ancient heart”

古貌古心 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Possessing an ancient charm in appearance and a traditional integrity in character; having a demeanor and virtues reminiscent of ancient times”. Literally, “Ancient appearance, ancient heart”.

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古貌古心 Pronunciation and Pinyin

古貌古心 Character Breakdown

Stroke Order
CharacterPinyinStrokesMeaning
古
gǔ5ancient times or classical poetry
貌
mào14appearance or looks
古
gǔ5ancient times or classical poetry
心
xīn4heart, mind, core

Example Sentence with 古貌古心

她虽身处现代都市,却有着古貌古心,尤其喜欢传统文化和艺术。
Though living in a modern city, she possesses an ancient appearance and heart, especially fond of traditional culture and art.

Idioms Related to 古貌古心

Synonyms of 古貌古心

  • gǔ古xīn心gǔ古mào貌ancient heart, ancient appearance

More idioms starting with 古

  • gǔ古wéi为jīn今yòng用make the past serve the present
  • gǔ古zhī之yí遗zhí直person of ancient integrity
  • gǔ古jǐng井bù不bō波undisturbed and tranquil mind
  • gǔ古jǐng井wú无bō波calm and unperturbed in spirit
  • gǔ古jīn今yī一kuí揆Consistent from ancient times to present
  • gǔ古jīn今yī一zhé辙consistent throughout history
  • gǔ古jīn今zhōng中wài外all times and all places
  • gǔ古gǔ古guài怪guài怪Strange and peculiar
  • gǔ古shèng圣xiān先xián贤ancient sages and virtuous individuals
  • gǔ古sì寺qīng青dēng灯solitary monastic life
  • gǔ古yǐ已yǒu有zhī之It has existed since ancient times
  • gǔ古wǎng往jīn今lái来from ancient times to the present

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Questions about 古貌古心

What does 古貌古心 mean?

古貌古心 (gǔ mào gǔ xīn) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Possessing an ancient charm in appearance and a traditional integrity in character; having a demeanor and virtues reminiscent of ancient times”.

How do you pronounce 古貌古心?

古貌古心 is pronounced gǔ mào gǔ xīn in Mandarin Chinese.

What does 古貌古心 literally mean?

Literally, 古貌古心 means “Ancient appearance, ancient heart”. It is used to mean “Possessing an ancient charm in appearance and a traditional integrity in character; having a demeanor and virtues reminiscent of ancient times”.

What is the Chinese definition of 古貌古心?

形容外表和内心具有古人的风度。

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