Definitions

1. 1. people from ancient times
2. 2. the ancients
3. 3. the late (i.e. person who has passed away)

Components

• 古 Gǔ – surname Gu
• 人 rén – man

Related Words

• 作古人 zuò gǔ rén – to die
• 古人类 gǔ rén lèi – ancient hominid species such as Homo erectus, Neanderthal man etc
• 蒙古人 Měng gǔ rén – PN:Mongol

Word Lists

• 2021 Framework Levels 7-9
• HSK 3.0 Level 6