No. 7,285 in Chinese
老式
"Old-fashioned" or "traditional."
In a sentence
他穿着一件老式的外套。
He is wearing an old-fashioned coat.
In this sentence, "老式" describes the characteristic of the coat, indicating that its style is from a past time.
这家餐厅保留了老式的装饰。
This restaurant has retained its old-fashioned decor.
Here, "老式" refers to the decor's adherence to traditional or older styles.
她喜欢用老式的方法做菜。
She likes to use old-fashioned methods for cooking.
In this context, "老式" denotes traditional or older methods of cooking, showcasing their time-tested nature.
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