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披古通今 — “Peruse ancient, comprehend modern”

披古通今 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be profoundly knowledgeable about history, understanding both ancient and modern times; to be erudite and well-versed in historical and contemporary affairs”. Literally, “Peruse ancient, comprehend modern”.

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披古通今 Pronunciation and Pinyin

披古通今 Character Breakdown

Stroke Order
CharacterPinyinStrokesMeaning
披
pī8drape over shoulders
古
gǔ5ancient times or classical poetry
通
tōng11pass through, communicate, understand
今
jīn4now; present

Example Sentence with 披古通今

这位学者知识渊博,披古通今,对历史文化有着独到的见解。
This scholar is truly erudite, possessing a deep understanding of both ancient and modern times, and offers unique perspectives on historical culture.

Idioms Related to 披古通今

Synonyms of 披古通今

  • bó博gǔ古tōng通jīn今knowledgeable about past and present

More idioms starting with 披

  • pī披yún云jiàn见rì日find clarity after overcoming difficulties
  • pī披yún云wù雾dǔ睹qīng青tiān天break through darkness to see light
  • pī披fà发rù入shān山retreat from society to live in seclusion
  • pī披fà发zuǒ左rèn衽cultural disruption or foreign ways
  • pī披fà发wén文shēn身unbound hair and tattooed body
  • pī披fā发yīng缨guàn冠rush to aid without proper dress
  • pī披jiān坚zhí执ruì锐clad in armor and armed for battle
  • pī披tóu头sàn散fà发with dishevelled hair
  • pī披tóu头gài盖nǎo脑fiercely overwhelming blows or criticism
  • pī披tóu头xiǎn跣zú足disheveled hair and bare feet
  • pī披xīn心lì沥xuè血exert utmost sincerity and dedication
  • pī披xīn心xiāng相fù付open one's heart and trust completely

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Questions about 披古通今

What does 披古通今 mean?

披古通今 (pī gǔ tōng jīn) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be profoundly knowledgeable about history, understanding both ancient and modern times; to be erudite and well-versed in historical and contemporary affairs”.

How do you pronounce 披古通今?

披古通今 is pronounced pī gǔ tōng jīn in Mandarin Chinese.

What does 披古通今 literally mean?

Literally, 披古通今 means “Peruse ancient, comprehend modern”. It is used to mean “to be profoundly knowledgeable about history, understanding both ancient and modern times; to be erudite and well-versed in historical and contemporary affairs”.

What is the Chinese definition of 披古通今?

披:翻阅。通:通晓。研究历史,通晓古今。

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