薄今厚古 — “To value ancient times and disregard the present”
薄今厚古 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to value ancient times and disregard the present”. To favor the past over the present. Literally, “Disregard the present, esteem the past”.
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薄今厚古 Pronunciation and Pinyin
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这位评论家常常薄今厚古，认为现代艺术远不如古典作品有深度。
This critic often values ancient works more than modern ones, believing contemporary art is far less profound than classical pieces.
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Synonyms of 薄今厚古
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What does 薄今厚古 mean?
薄今厚古 (báo jīn hòu gǔ) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to value ancient times and disregard the present”.
How do you pronounce 薄今厚古?
薄今厚古 is pronounced báo jīn hòu gǔ in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 薄今厚古 literally mean?
Literally, 薄今厚古 means “Disregard the present, esteem the past”. It is used to mean “to value ancient times and disregard the present”.
What is the Chinese definition of 薄今厚古?
薄：轻视，鄙薄；厚：优待，重视。重视古代，轻视现代