古今 (gǔ jīn) — ancient and modern times; past and present

Definition

noun

ancient and modern timespast and present

古今。
Xué xí gǔ jīn lì shǐ hěn yǒu yì yì.
Studying ancient and modern history is very meaningful.
古今。
Zhè běn shū jiè shào le gǔ jīn wén huà chā yì.
This book introduces the differences between ancient and modern cultures.
古今，。
gǔ jīn Duì bǐ, nǐ huì fā xiàn hěn duō bù tóng.
Comparing ancient and modern, you will find many differences.

Compound word

构词法gòucífǎ

联合liánhéSide by side

Two parts of equal weight, alike or opposite in meaning, standing side by side.

古gǔancient

古 and 今 mean ancient and present; together they refer to past and present times.

Characters in this word

An abstract idea shown by a mark or a diagram rather than by a picture of an object.

One reading of 古 sees a shield-like shape above an open mark, showing strength and firmness. Another sees a person spitting out bad-tasting food.

An abstract idea shown by a mark or a diagram rather than by a picture of an object.

One explanation sees the shape as an upside-down mouth with a line below it, giving the idea of not speaking.