古往今来 — “Throughout the ages”
古往今来 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Throughout the ages”. From ancient times to the present. Literally, “Ancient go, present come”.
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这部小说讲述了一个关于爱与勇气的故事，古往今来都令人动容
This novel tells a story of love and courage that has touched people throughout the ages.
Idioms Related to 古往今来
More idioms starting with 古
- gǔ古wéi为jīn今yòng用make the past serve the present
- gǔ古zhī之yí遗zhí直person of ancient integrity
- gǔ古jǐng井bù不bō波undisturbed and tranquil mind
- gǔ古jǐng井wú无bō波calm and unperturbed in spirit
- gǔ古jīn今yī一kuí揆Consistent from ancient times to present
- gǔ古jīn今yī一zhé辙consistent throughout history
- gǔ古jīn今zhōng中wài外all times and all places
- gǔ古gǔ古guài怪guài怪Strange and peculiar
- gǔ古shèng圣xiān先xián贤ancient sages and virtuous individuals
- gǔ古sì寺qīng青dēng灯solitary monastic life
- gǔ古yǐ已yǒu有zhī之It has existed since ancient times
- gǔ古xīn心gǔ古mào貌ancient heart, ancient appearance
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What does 古往今来 mean?
古往今来 (gǔ wǎng jīn lái) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Throughout the ages”.
How do you pronounce 古往今来?
古往今来 is pronounced gǔ wǎng jīn lái in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 古往今来 literally mean?
Literally, 古往今来 means “Ancient go, present come”. It is used to mean “Throughout the ages”.
What is the Chinese definition of 古往今来?
从古到今。泛指很长一段时间。