Vietnamese · Adjectives
cũ
Old (things)
Beginneradjective
Definition
Having existed for a long time; for people use già.
Example
Phố cổ Hà Nội có nhiều nhà cũ đẹp.
Hanoi's Old Quarter has many beautiful old houses.
Etymology
'Cũ' is rooted in Middle Vietnamese, related to older terms that signify age or obsolescence. Its meaning has remained relatively unchanged.
How & Where It’s Used
'Cũ' is used in both formal and informal contexts, prevalent in spoken and written Vietnamese, with no significant regional variations.