吊古伤今 — “To mourn the past and lament the present”
吊古伤今 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to mourn the past and lament the present”. To grieve over the contrast between past glories and present decline, often triggered by visiting historical sites or recalling ancient times. Literally, “Mourn the past, grieve the present”.
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What does 吊古伤今 mean?
吊古伤今 (diào gǔ shāng jīn) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to mourn the past and lament the present”.
How do you pronounce 吊古伤今?
吊古伤今 is pronounced diào gǔ shāng jīn in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 吊古伤今 literally mean?
Literally, 吊古伤今 means “Mourn the past, grieve the present”. It is used to mean “to mourn the past and lament the present”.
What is the Chinese definition of 吊古伤今?
吊：凭吊。凭吊古迹，追忆往昔，对现今状况有所感伤。