格古通今 — “To be widely learned and knowledgeable”
格古通今 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be widely learned and knowledgeable”. Having a deep understanding of both ancient and modern affairs. Literally, “Investigate ancient, comprehend modern”.
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格古通今 Pronunciation and Pinyin
格古通今 Character Breakdown
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王教授学识渊博，格古通今，每次讲座都能给大家带来新的启发。
Professor Wang is profoundly learned, having a deep understanding of both ancient and modern affairs; every lecture he gives brings new insights to everyone.
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Synonyms of 格古通今
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- gé格tiān天chè彻dì地profoundly move all things
- gé格shā杀bù不lùn论kill without mercy or legal consequence
- gé格shā杀wù勿lùn论kill without mercy or accountability
- gé格shā杀fú弗lùn论kill without mercy or legal consequence
- gé格shā杀wú无lùn论kill on the spot without trial
- gé格gé格bù不rù入incompatible or out of place
- gē格gē格bù不tǔ吐hesitant to speak fully
- gē格gē格bù不nà纳difficult to accept or reconcile
- gé格wù物qióng穷lǐ理investigate things and principles thoroughly
- gé格wù物zhì致zhī知investigate things to acquire knowledge
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What does 格古通今 mean?
格古通今 (gé gǔ tōng jīn) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be widely learned and knowledgeable”.
How do you pronounce 格古通今?
格古通今 is pronounced gé gǔ tōng jīn in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 格古通今 literally mean?
Literally, 格古通今 means “Investigate ancient, comprehend modern”. It is used to mean “to be widely learned and knowledgeable”.
What is the Chinese definition of 格古通今?
穷究古代，通晓当代。指学富识广。