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震古烁今 — “To shake the past and dazzle the present”

震古烁今 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to shake the past and dazzle the present”. Describing achievements or contributions that are extraordinarily great and influential, leaving a profound impact across generations. Literally, “Shake the ancient, dazzle the present”.

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震古烁今 Pronunciation and Pinyin

震古烁今 Character Breakdown

Stroke Order
CharacterPinyinStrokesMeaning
震
zhèn15shake, quake, shock, vibrate
古
gǔ5ancient times or classical poetry
烁
shuò9glittering and shimmering
今
jīn4now; present

Example Sentence with 震古烁今

这位科学家在物理学领域的发现,其意义震古烁今,对人类文明产生了深远影响。
The scientist's discoveries in the field of physics are of epoch-making significance, leaving a profound impact on human civilization.

Idioms Related to 震古烁今

Synonyms of 震古烁今

  • zhèn震gǔ古shuò铄jīn今shaking the past and dazzling the present

More idioms starting with 震

  • zhèn震zhǔ主zhī之wēi威power that makes the master tremble
  • zhèn震tiān天dòng动dì地earth-shattering and tremendous
  • zhèn震tiān天hàn撼dì地earth-shattering, world-shaking
  • zhèn震tiān天shuò铄dì地awe-inspiring and impactful
  • zhèn震tiān天hài骇dì地earth-shattering and awe-inspiring
  • zhèn震shè慑rén人xīn心strike awe and fear into hearts
  • zhèn震hàn撼rén人xīn心deeply moving and inspiring
  • zhèn震hàn撼huán寰yǔ宇shake the entire world
  • zhèn震ěr耳yù欲lóng聋deafening ear-splitting thunderous roar
  • zhèn震lóng聋fā发kuì聩shock and enlighten the ignorant
  • zhèn震fēng风líng陵yǔ雨violent storm

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Questions about 震古烁今

What does 震古烁今 mean?

震古烁今 (zhèn gǔ shuò jīn) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to shake the past and dazzle the present”.

How do you pronounce 震古烁今?

震古烁今 is pronounced zhèn gǔ shuò jīn in Mandarin Chinese.

What does 震古烁今 literally mean?

Literally, 震古烁今 means “Shake the ancient, dazzle the present”. It is used to mean “to shake the past and dazzle the present”.

What is the Chinese definition of 震古烁今?

烁:光亮的样子。震动古代,显耀当世。形容事业或功绩非常伟大。

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