稽古揆今 — “To examine the past and weigh it against the present”
稽古揆今 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to examine the past and weigh it against the present”. To study antiquity and evaluate current affairs. Literally, “Examine ancient, weigh present”.
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稽古揆今 Pronunciation and Pinyin
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他在撰写历史论文时，总是善于稽古揆今，从历史的演变中寻找规律。
When writing his historical thesis, he was always good at examining the past and weighing it against the present, seeking patterns from historical developments.
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What does 稽古揆今 mean?
稽古揆今 (jī gǔ kuí jīn) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to examine the past and weigh it against the present”.
How do you pronounce 稽古揆今?
稽古揆今 is pronounced jī gǔ kuí jīn in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 稽古揆今 literally mean?
Literally, 稽古揆今 means “Examine ancient, weigh present”. It is used to mean “to examine the past and weigh it against the present”.
What is the Chinese definition of 稽古揆今?
指考古衡今。