观往知来 — “Observe the past, know the future”
观往知来 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to learn from the past to understand the present and foresee the future”. Literally, “Observe the past, know the future”.
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历史学家们常常通过深入研究古代文明的兴衰，观往知来，为现代社会的发展提供宝贵的启示。
Historians often delve into the rise and fall of ancient civilizations to observe the past and know the future, offering valuable insights for the development of modern society.
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What does 观往知来 mean?
观往知来 (guān wǎng zhī lái) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to learn from the past to understand the present and foresee the future”.
How do you pronounce 观往知来?
观往知来 is pronounced guān wǎng zhī lái in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 观往知来 literally mean?
Literally, 观往知来 means “Observe the past, know the future”. It is used to mean “to learn from the past to understand the present and foresee the future”.
What is the Chinese definition of 观往知来?
认真研究过去，就能推测未来。