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考古

kǎo gǔ

HSK 6

Meaning

  • archaeology

Definition

通过发掘和研究古代遗迹、遗物等来了解古代历史文化的科学。

The scientific study of ancient history and culture through the excavation and analysis of artifacts, structures, and other physical remains.

Usage

通常用作名词，指考古学或考古活动；也可用作动词，指进行考古工作。

Used as a noun to refer to archaeology or archaeological activities; also used as a verb meaning to conduct archaeological work.

Examples

  • 1 他是一名考古学家，专门研究商周文化。 (He is an archaeologist specializing in Shang and Zhou culture.)
  • 2 这次考古发掘揭示了一座古代宫殿的遗址。 (This archaeological excavation revealed the ruins of an ancient palace.)
  • 3 考古工作需要极大的耐心和细心。 (Archaeological work requires great patience and care.)
  • 4 通过考古，我们了解到了古埃及文明的辉煌。 (Through archaeology, we have learned about the splendor of ancient Egyptian civilization.)
  • 5 她从小就梦想成为一名考古学者，探索未知的历史。 (Since childhood, she dreamed of becoming an archaeologist to explore unknown history.)

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