尊古蔑今 — “To revere the past and disparage the present”
尊古蔑今 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to revere the past and disparage the present”. To admire ancient times while looking down on contemporary ones. Literally, “Revere ancient, despise modern”.
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有些评论家总是尊古蔑今，认为只有过去的艺术作品才值得称颂。
Some critics always revere the past and disparage the present, believing that only past works of art are worthy of praise.
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Open the tool →Questions about 尊古蔑今
What does 尊古蔑今 mean?
尊古蔑今 (zūn gǔ miè jīn) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to revere the past and disparage the present”.
How do you pronounce 尊古蔑今?
尊古蔑今 is pronounced zūn gǔ miè jīn in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 尊古蔑今 literally mean?
Literally, 尊古蔑今 means “Revere ancient, despise modern”. It is used to mean “to revere the past and disparage the present”.
What is the Chinese definition of 尊古蔑今?
尊祟古代的，轻视当代的