彰往察来 — “To make past events clear and understandable”
彰往察来 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to make past events clear and understandable”. Using them as a guide or reference for comprehending and anticipating future developments. Literally, “Make manifest the past and observe the future”.
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What does 彰往察来 mean?
彰往察来 (zhāng wǎng chá lái) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to make past events clear and understandable”.
How do you pronounce 彰往察来?
彰往察来 is pronounced zhāng wǎng chá lái in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 彰往察来 literally mean?
Literally, 彰往察来 means “Make manifest the past and observe the future”. It is used to mean “to make past events clear and understandable”.
What is the Chinese definition of 彰往察来?
彰：明显、显著。指记载往事不使埋没，好据以考察未来