古今中外 (gǔ jīn zhōng wài) — (idiom) at all times and in all places; throughout history and across the world
Definition
A fixed chengyu meaning 'in all times and places' — used as a sweeping frame to claim something has always and everywhere been true. Lifts a single statement to a universal, historical scope.
idiom
at all times and in all placesthroughout history and across the world
Examples
- 古今中外，。gǔ jīn zhōng wài, Rén men dōu kě wàng hé píng.At all times and in all places, people long for peace.
- 古今中外。Zhè ge dào lǐ gǔ jīn zhōng wài dōu shì yòng.This principle applies at all times and in all places.
- 古今中外，。gǔ jīn zhōng wài, Méi yǒu bù láo ér huò de shì qing.Throughout history and across the world, there is no such thing as getting something for nothing.
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