震古铄今 — “Describing achievements or works that are incredibly significant”
震古铄今 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “describing achievements or works that are incredibly significant”. Influencing the past and dazzling the present, often said of monumental contributions that leave a lasting impact. Literally, “Shake the ancient, illuminate the present”.
震古铄今 Pronunciation and Pinyin
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- 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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What does 震古铄今 mean?
震古铄今 (zhèn gǔ shuò jīn) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “describing achievements or works that are incredibly significant”.
How do you pronounce 震古铄今?
震古铄今 is pronounced zhèn gǔ shuò jīn in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 震古铄今 literally mean?
Literally, 震古铄今 means “Shake the ancient, illuminate the present”. It is used to mean “describing achievements or works that are incredibly significant”.
What is the Chinese definition of 震古铄今?
震动古人，显耀当世。形容事业或功绩伟大。