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贯穿古今 — “To span all ages”

贯穿古今 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to span all ages”. To extend throughout history from ancient to modern times; to connect or permeate different eras. Literally, “Run through ancient and modern times”.

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贯穿古今 Pronunciation and Pinyin

贯穿古今 Character Breakdown

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

Example Sentence with 贯穿古今

这部纪录片以宏大的叙事手法,将人类文明的演变贯穿古今,引人深思。
This documentary, with its grand narrative style, traces the evolution of human civilization across ancient and modern times, prompting deep reflection.

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Synonyms of 贯穿古今

  • guàn贯chuān穿jīn今gǔ古Spanning ancient and modern times

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 贯穿古今

What does 贯穿古今 mean?

贯穿古今 (guàn chuān gǔ jīn) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to span all ages”.

How do you pronounce 贯穿古今?

贯穿古今 is pronounced guàn chuān gǔ jīn in Mandarin Chinese.

What does 贯穿古今 literally mean?

Literally, 贯穿古今 means “Run through ancient and modern times”. It is used to mean “to span all ages”.

What is the Chinese definition of 贯穿古今?

贯穿:贯通,通达。把现在和古代联系起来

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