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谈古论今 — “To discuss a wide range of topics”

谈古论今 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to discuss a wide range of topics”. Encompassing ancient history and contemporary issues.

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谈古论今 Pronunciation and Pinyin

谈古论今 Character Breakdown

Stroke Order
CharacterPinyinStrokesMeaning
谈
tán10talk, discuss, converse
古
gǔ5ancient times or classical poetry
论
lùn6Discuss, analyze, or judge
今
jīn4now; present

Example Sentence with 谈古论今

他学识渊博,每次和朋友相聚,总能谈古论今,让人受益匪浅。
He is very learned; whenever he gathers with friends, he always discusses a wide range of topics, from ancient history to current events, making everyone benefit greatly.

Idioms Related to 谈古论今

Synonyms of 谈古论今

  • kuā夸kuā夸qí其tán谈talk boastfully and unrealistically
  • lùn论jīn今shuō说gǔ古discuss past and present
  • shuō说gǔ古tán谈jīn今talk about past and present

More idioms starting with 谈

  • tán谈bù不róng容kǒu口praise incessantly
  • tán谈jīn今lùn论gǔ古discussing past and present
  • tán谈jīn今shuō说gǔ古talk about past and present
  • tán谈yōu优wù务liè劣good at theorizing, poor at execution
  • tán谈hé何róng容yì易easier said than done
  • tán谈gǔ古shuō说jīn今discuss past and present
  • tán谈tǔ吐rú如liú流speak fluently and articulately
  • tán谈tǔ吐shēng生fēng风speak with wit and charm
  • tán谈tǔ吐fēng风shēng生speak wittily and engagingly
  • tán谈tǔ吐fēng风yǎ雅speak elegantly and refinedly
  • tán谈jué噱zì自ruò若talk and laugh naturally and composedly
  • tán谈yuán圆shuō说tōng通speak eloquently and persuasively

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Questions about 谈古论今

What does 谈古论今 mean?

谈古论今 (tán gǔ lùn jīn) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to discuss a wide range of topics”.

How do you pronounce 谈古论今?

谈古论今 is pronounced tán gǔ lùn jīn in Mandarin Chinese.

What is the Chinese definition of 谈古论今?

从古到今无所不谈,无不评论。

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