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