亘古 (gèn gǔ) — from time immemorial; since ancient times
Definition
A literary adverb meaning 'from time immemorial' or 'since ancient times' — used in formal writing to emphasize something has held true across all of history. Typically appears before a verb (e.g. 亘古不变) in set phrases.
adverb
from time immemorialsince ancient times
Examples
- 亘古，。gèn gǔ Yǐ lái, rén lèi jiù xiàng wǎng zì yóu.Since time immemorial, humans have longed for freedom.
- 亘古。Zhè zuò shān gèn gǔ yì lì zài zhè lǐ.This mountain has stood here since time immemorial.
- 亘古。Tā men de yǒu yì gèn gǔ bú biàn.Their friendship is unchanging since ancient times.
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