古人

古人 rén ㄍㄨˇ ㄖㄣˊ gu2 jan4 HSK 7-9

  • people of ancient times
  • the ancients
  • extinct human species such as Homo erectus or Homo neanderthalensis
  • (literary) deceased person

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 古 (1 of 2) — stroke by stroke.

Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.

Character breakdown

Example sentences

  • 古人喜歡講關於勇氣的故事。 Ancient people liked to tell stories of bravery.
  • 他是一位前无古人的大科学家。 He is as great a scientist as ever lived.

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