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通今博古 — “Knowledgeable about both ancient and modern times”

通今博古 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Knowledgeable about both ancient and modern times”. Extensively learned. Literally, “Knows modern and ancient extensively”.

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通今博古 Pronunciation and Pinyin

通今博古 Character Breakdown

Stroke Order
CharacterPinyinStrokesMeaning
通
tōng11pass through, communicate, understand
今
jīn4now; present
博
bó12extensive profound knowledge
古
gǔ5ancient times or classical poetry

Example Sentence with 通今博古

这位老教授学识渊博,通今博古,是大家公认的智者。
This old professor is immensely learned and well-versed in both ancient and modern studies, recognized by everyone as a sage.

Idioms Related to 通今博古

Synonyms of 通今博古

  • bó博gǔ古tōng通jīn今knowledgeable about past and present
  • tōng通dá达gǔ古jīn今know past and present

More idioms starting with 通

  • tōng通shàng上chè彻xià下Pervading all levels from top to bottom
  • tōng通shū书dá达lǐ礼well-educated, knowledgeable, and courteous
  • tōng通rén人dá达cái才erudite and perceptive individuals
  • tōng通jīn今dá达gǔ古know past and present
  • tōng通sú俗yì易dǒng懂easy to understand
  • tōng通rú儒shuò硕xué学profoundly knowledgeable and insightful scholar
  • tōng通rú儒dá达shì士profoundly learned and sagacious scholars
  • tōng通rú儒dá达shí识highly learned and insightful scholar
  • tōng通yuán元shí识wēi微understand profound and subtle principles
  • tōng通gòng共yǒu有wú无share what one has and what one lacks
  • tōng通qián前chè彻hòu后comprehending from start to finish
  • tōng通qián前chè澈hòu后from beginning to end

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Questions about 通今博古

What does 通今博古 mean?

通今博古 (tōng jīn bó gǔ) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Knowledgeable about both ancient and modern times”.

How do you pronounce 通今博古?

通今博古 is pronounced tōng jīn bó gǔ in Mandarin Chinese.

What does 通今博古 literally mean?

Literally, 通今博古 means “Knows modern and ancient extensively”. It is used to mean “Knowledgeable about both ancient and modern times”.

What is the Chinese definition of 通今博古?

通:通晓;博:广博,知道得多。现代和古代的事情知道得很多。形容知识渊博。

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