Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Following ancient ways; conforming to old traditions: Describes the adherence to or imitation of customs, rules, or styles from ancient times.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • Lối kiến trúc này hoàn toàn tòng cổ. (This architectural style is completely traditional/follows ancient ways.)
  • Ông ấy có tư tưởng tòng cổ. (He has a traditionalist mindset.)

Advanced Usage

• The term is formal and literary, often used in historical, cultural, or philosophical discussions to describe strict conformity to past models.

Variants and Related Words

• Theo cổ: (Verb phrase) To follow antiquity.
  • Họa sĩ thích theo cổ trong phong cách. (The painter prefers to follow antiquity in style.)

Synonyms

• Traditionalist: Adhering to tradition.
• Conformist to antiquity: Following ancient customs.
• Archaising: Imitating the style of the past.

Related Idioms

• Tòng cổ bất biến: (Literary) Unchangingly following the old ways; stubbornly traditional.
  • Chính sách ấy tỏ ra tòng cổ bất biến. (That policy appears stubbornly traditional.)