soeng6 gu2上古
Jyutpingsoeng6 gu2
Yaleseuhng gú
Definition
Antiquity; ancient times, especially the period when human civilization first began to develop.
neutraltime
How it's used
Refers specifically to the remote past, often associated with mythology or the dawn of civilization. It carries a sense of historical distance that feels much further back than simply using 古代.
Examples
Legends from ancient times seem very mysterious.
Do you know how humans lived in antiquity?
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