古老

Meaning of 古老

古老 (gǔlǎo) means ancient and primordial — 古 (of old, antique) and 老 (venerable). A quality of deep time, accumulated wisdom, and a dignity that only centuries can bestow.

To say Ancient in Chinese, pronounce 古老 as Gǔ lǎo. The marks over the letters show the tones — the pitch contour that distinguishes Mandarin syllables.