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贯穿今古 — “To span across ancient and modern times”

贯穿今古 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to span across ancient and modern times”. To connect past and present; to have relevance through all ages. Literally, “Penetrate present and past”.

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贯穿今古 Pronunciation and Pinyin

贯穿今古 Character Breakdown

Stroke Order
CharacterPinyinStrokesMeaning
贯
guàn8pierce, connect, or link
穿
chuān9wear, pierce, pass through
今
jīn4now; present
古
gǔ5ancient times or classical poetry

Example Sentence with 贯穿今古

这座古老的建筑设计独特,其风格理念贯穿今古,至今仍令人赞叹。
This ancient building features a unique design; its stylistic concepts span across ancient and modern times, still drawing admiration today.

Idioms Related to 贯穿今古

Synonyms of 贯穿今古

  • guàn贯chuān穿gǔ古jīn今span all ages

More idioms starting with 贯

  • guàn贯chè彻shǐ始zhōng终Persevere from beginning to end
  • guàn贯dòu斗shuāng双lóng龙exceptionally outstanding talent
  • guàn贯xiǔ朽sù粟hóng红Immense wealth and abundant grain
  • guàn贯xiǔ朽sù粟fǔ腐immense wealth and abundance
  • guàn贯xiǔ朽sù粟chén陈Exceedingly wealthy
  • guàn贯jiǎ甲tí提bīng兵fully armed and ready for battle
  • guàn贯yíng盈è恶rěn稔evil deeds fill up and ripen
  • guàn贯chuān穿róng融huì会integrate and synthesize knowledge
  • guàn贯chuān穿chí驰chěng骋understand and integrate thoroughly
  • guàn贯shī虱chuān穿yáng杨superb archery skills or exceptional precision
  • guàn贯tōng通róng融huì会achieve comprehensive understanding by integrating knowledge

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Questions about 贯穿今古

What does 贯穿今古 mean?

贯穿今古 (guàn chuān jīn gǔ) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to span across ancient and modern times”.

How do you pronounce 贯穿今古?

贯穿今古 is pronounced guàn chuān jīn gǔ in Mandarin Chinese.

What does 贯穿今古 literally mean?

Literally, 贯穿今古 means “Penetrate present and past”. It is used to mean “to span across ancient and modern times”.

What is the Chinese definition of 贯穿今古?

把现在和古代联系起来。

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