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古時候

简古时候 · 繁古時候

Mandarin · pinyin gǔ shí hou

in ancient times
in olden days

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古: gǔ · old, classic, ancient
時: shí · time, season; era, age, period
候: hòu · wait; expect; visit; greet
时: shí · time, season; era, age, period

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3–2–5 · gu3 shi2 hou5

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gu2 si4 hau6

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