Definition
前无古人 (qián wú gǔ rén) is a chengyu meaning 'unprecedented, having no predecessor in history', used especially for outstanding achievements or inventions. It emphasizes that no one in the past has done it, whereas 前所未有 is a more general phrase for 'unprecedented' (not limited to history), and 史无前例 is more formal and strictly about historical events.
idiom
unprecedentedunheard of (in history)
Examples
- 前无古人，。Zhè xiàng fāmíng qián wú gǔ rén, gǎibiàn le zhěng gè shìjiè.This invention is unprecedented and changed the entire world.
- 前无古人，。Tā de chéngjiù qián wú gǔ rén, hòurén hěn nán chāoyuè.His achievements are unprecedented; it's hard for later generations to surpass them.
- 前无古人，。Zhè cì dēng yuè xíngdòng qián wú gǔ rén, shì rénlèi de yí dà bù.This moon landing mission is unprecedented — a giant leap for humanity.
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