隆古贱今 — “To revere antiquity and disparage the present”
隆古贱今 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to revere antiquity and disparage the present”. To excessively value the past while belittling contemporary times. Literally, “exalt ancient, disparage modern”.
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隆古贱今 Pronunciation and Pinyin
隆古贱今 Character Breakdown
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他常常隆古贱今，认为过去的传统手艺远比现代的自动化生产更具匠心和价值。
He often glorifies the past and belittles the present, believing that traditional crafts of old possess far more ingenuity and value than modern automated production.
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What does 隆古贱今 mean?
隆古贱今 (lóng gǔ jiàn jīn) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to revere antiquity and disparage the present”.
How do you pronounce 隆古贱今?
隆古贱今 is pronounced lóng gǔ jiàn jīn in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 隆古贱今 literally mean?
Literally, 隆古贱今 means “exalt ancient, disparage modern”. It is used to mean “to revere antiquity and disparage the present”.
What is the Chinese definition of 隆古贱今?
隆：尊重。尊崇古代，轻视当代