故

HSK 7-9

gù

former; of old; intentionally; therefore; that is why

Alternative translations

cause
à dessein
exprès
raison
ancien
mourir

Explanation

instance; reason; cause; intentional; former; old; friend; therefore; hence; (of people) to die, dead

Examples

故事

gù shì

story

朋友故交

péng yǒu gù jiāo

old friend