Word: 古时候 (gǔshíhou)

古时候人们只能坐船渡江。

Gǔshíhou rénmen zhǐnéng zuò chuán dù Jiāng.

In ancient times, people could only cross the river by boat.

古时候他考中了状元。

Gǔshíhou tā kǎo zhōng le zhuàngyuán.

In ancient times, he came first in the imperial examination.

古时候有和尚去印度取经。

Gǔshíhou yǒu héshang qù Yìndù qǔjīng.

In ancient times, monks went to India to seek Buddhist scriptures.

古时候犯大罪的人会被斩。

Gǔshíhou fàn dà zuì de rén huì bèi zhǎn.

In ancient times, people who committed serious crimes would be beheaded.