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贻范古今 — “To leave a lasting legacy”

贻范古今 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to leave a lasting legacy”. To set an example for all ages; to be a model for generations to come. Literally, “Leave an example for ancient and modern times”.

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贻范古今 Pronunciation and Pinyin

贻范古今 Character Breakdown

Stroke Order
CharacterPinyinStrokesMeaning
贻
yí9to cause or leave behind
范
fàn9mold, pattern, example, norm
古
gǔ5ancient times or classical poetry
今
jīn4now; present

Example Sentence with 贻范古今

这位科学家的奉献精神和卓越成就,足以贻范古今,激励后人不断探索。
The scientist's spirit of dedication and outstanding achievements are sufficient to set an example for all ages, inspiring future generations to continuously explore.

Idioms Related to 贻范古今

More idioms starting with 贻

  • yí贻rén人kǒu口shí实give others a handle for criticism
  • yí贻jué厥sūn孙móu谋plan for descendants' future
  • yí贻hài害wú无qióng穷leave endless troubles
  • yí贻huàn患wú无qióng穷cause endless troubles
  • yí贻yàn燕zhī之xùn训teach future generations to pursue only comfort
  • yí贻xiào笑wàn万shì世to be a laughingstock for all generations
  • yí贻xiào笑qiān千gǔ古be a laughingstock for all time
  • yí贻xiào笑qiān千qiū秋be a laughingstock for all ages
  • yí贻xiào笑hòu后rén人be ridiculed by future generations
  • yí贻xiào笑dà大fāng方make a fool of oneself before experts
  • yí贻chòu臭wàn万nián年leave a bad name for all ages
  • yí贻qiào诮duō多fāng方Invite widespread criticism

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Questions about 贻范古今

What does 贻范古今 mean?

贻范古今 (yí fàn gǔ jīn) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to leave a lasting legacy”.

How do you pronounce 贻范古今?

贻范古今 is pronounced yí fàn gǔ jīn in Mandarin Chinese.

What does 贻范古今 literally mean?

Literally, 贻范古今 means “Leave an example for ancient and modern times”. It is used to mean “to leave a lasting legacy”.

What is the Chinese definition of 贻范古今?

贻:留下。给世世代代的人留下榜样

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