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旧
jiù
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- pinyin
- jiù
- simplified
- 旧
- traditional
- 舊
1 · adjective
old; worn
使用过较长时间或已有磨损的。
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The cuffs of this old coat are worn through, but she still cannot bear to throw it away.
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这件旧外套袖口磨破了，她仍然舍不得扔。
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