老皇历

老皇历

Literally means:

old imperial almanac

Actually means:

something out-of-date

皇历, imperial almanac, almanac approved by an Emperor in ancient China. Such Calendar Book was an annual reference on the Year, Month, Day and Solar Terms.

This phrase figuratively means old fashioned, inapplicable requirements or methods, or something that happened long time ago. Derogatory.

皇历，旧时指由皇帝审定并批准颁布的历书（记载年、月、日和节气的参考书）。

老皇历，比喻过时且不适用的规矩、办法，或过去的事情。具有贬义色彩。