古往今来 (gǔ wǎng jīn lái) — through the ages; from ancient times to the present; throughout history

Définition

A four-character idiom meaning 'from ancient times to today' — used to frame something as true throughout all of history. Often opens a sentence as a time-scope adverbial (∼以来/中).

idiom
through the agesfrom ancient times to the presentthroughout history

Exemples

  • 古往今来
    gǔ wǎng jīn lái, Rén men dōu zhuī qiú xìng fú de shēng huó.
    Throughout history, people have pursued a happy life.
  • 古往今来
    gǔ wǎng jīn lái, Zhè ge dào lǐ cóng wèi gǎi biàn.
    From ancient times to the present, this truth has never changed.
  • 古往今来
    gǔ wǎng jīn lái, Zhàn zhēng gěi rén lèi dài lái le jù dà de tòng kǔ.
    Throughout the ages, war has brought immense suffering to humanity.

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