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洞鉴古今 — “To have a profound insight into history and present-day affairs”

洞鉴古今 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to have a profound insight into history and present-day affairs”. To possess a comprehensive understanding of the past and the present. Literally, “deeply discern past and present”.

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洞鉴古今 Pronunciation and Pinyin

洞鉴古今 Character Breakdown

Stroke Order
CharacterPinyinStrokesMeaning
洞
dòng9hole, cave, or cavity
鉴
jiàn13mirror, reflect, inspect, lesson
古
gǔ5ancient times or classical poetry
今
jīn4now; present

Example Sentence with 洞鉴古今

这位学者博览群书,能够洞鉴古今,对社会发展有着独到的见解。
This scholar, having read extensively, has a profound insight into history and present-day affairs, offering unique perspectives on social development.

Idioms Related to 洞鉴古今

More idioms starting with 洞

  • dòng洞zhōng中kěn肯qìng綮grasp the crucial point
  • dòng洞tiān天fú福dì地blessed scenic wonderland
  • dòng洞rú如guān观huǒ火see with great insight and clarity
  • dòng洞chá察yī一qiè切discern everything
  • dòng洞chá察qí其jiān奸See through their treachery
  • dòng洞chá察qiū秋háo毫extremely perceptive and insightful
  • dòng洞yōu幽chá察wēi微Perceive the profound and discern the subtle
  • dòng洞yōu幽zhú烛wēi微Perceive the subtle and profound
  • dòng洞yōu幽zhú烛yuǎn远keen insight and foresight
  • dòng洞chè彻shì事lǐ理Understand the principles of things thoroughly
  • dòng洞xīn心hài骇mù目profoundly impressive and astonishing
  • dòng洞xīn心hài骇ěr耳profoundly striking and astonishing

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Questions about 洞鉴古今

What does 洞鉴古今 mean?

洞鉴古今 (dòng jiàn gǔ jīn) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to have a profound insight into history and present-day affairs”.

How do you pronounce 洞鉴古今?

洞鉴古今 is pronounced dòng jiàn gǔ jīn in Mandarin Chinese.

What does 洞鉴古今 literally mean?

Literally, 洞鉴古今 means “deeply discern past and present”. It is used to mean “to have a profound insight into history and present-day affairs”.

What is the Chinese definition of 洞鉴古今?

洞鉴:明察。深入透彻地了解历史与现实世事。

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