gu2 baan2古板
Jyutpinggu2 baan2
Yalegú báan
Definition
Old-fashioned, conservative, and resistant to change or new ideas.
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How it's used
Carries a negative connotation of being rigid or inflexible in one's thinking. It is frequently used to describe older generations or authority figures who resist modern trends or social changes. Unlike simply being traditional, it implies a stubborn refusal to adapt.
Examples
You are so old-fashioned, just try something new.
He is such an old-fashioned person, how would he agree to go to these places?
Related words
Common phrases
old-fashioned thinking
to be an old-fashioned person
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 傳統, which is a neutral term for traditional. Using 古板 to describe a cultural practice or a historical custom can sound rude, as it specifically targets the person's narrow-mindedness.
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Grammar guides
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