gu2 ngaa5古雅

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形容詞

Definition

Antique and elegant; having an old-world charm.

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How it's used

古雅 implies a sense of refined history, often used for architecture, furniture, or traditional crafts. It suggests an item has aged gracefully rather than simply being worn out or broken. It carries a positive, appreciative tone that distinguishes it from simply calling something old or dusty.

Examples

le1呢gaan1間caa4茶lau4樓zong1裝sau1修hou2好gu2古ngaa5雅。

The decor of this teahouse is very elegant and old-fashioned.

nei5你gok3覺dak1得ni1呢go3個faa1花ping4瓶gu2古ngaa5雅m4唔gu2古ngaa5雅？

Do you think this vase is elegant and antique?

Common phrases

gu2古ngaa5雅fung1風gaak3格

antique and elegant style

gu2古ngaa5雅hei3氣sik1息

an atmosphere of antique elegance

Common mistake

Avoid using this to describe people, as it is almost exclusively reserved for objects, buildings, or artistic styles. Describing a person as 古雅 might sound strange or overly literary, as if you are describing them like a museum piece.