荣古陋今 — “To glorify the past and disparage the present”
荣古陋今 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to glorify the past and disparage the present”. To excessively praise antiquity while being overly critical of contemporary times. Literally, “Honor ancient, despise present”.
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他总是荣古陋今，认为过去的手工艺品比现代的任何产品都更有价值。
He always glorifies the past and disparages the present, believing that ancient handicrafts are more valuable than any modern products.
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What does 荣古陋今 mean?
荣古陋今 (róng gǔ lòu jīn) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to glorify the past and disparage the present”.
How do you pronounce 荣古陋今?
荣古陋今 is pronounced róng gǔ lòu jīn in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 荣古陋今 literally mean?
Literally, 荣古陋今 means “Honor ancient, despise present”. It is used to mean “to glorify the past and disparage the present”.
What is the Chinese definition of 荣古陋今?
推崇古代，苛责现今。同“荣古虐今”。