自古以来 (zì gǔ yǐ lái) — since ancient times; from ancient times to the present
Definition
A fixed phrase meaning 'since ancient times, up to now' — used to introduce a long-standing fact or tradition. The 自…以来 frame sets a time origin from a vague 'ancient' past to the present, stronger than just 以前.
verb
since ancient timesfrom ancient times to the present
Examples
- 自古以来，。zì gǔ yǐ lái, Zhōng guó rén jiù zhòng shì jiā tíng guān niàn.Since ancient times, Chinese people have valued the concept of family.
- 自古以来，。zì gǔ yǐ lái, Zhè lǐ jiù shì bīng jiā bì zhēng zhī dì.Since ancient times, this place has been a must-fight strategic location for military strategists.
- 自古以来，。zì gǔ yǐ lái, Rén men jiù dǒng de lì yòng zì rán guī lǜ.Since ancient times, people have understood how to use natural laws.
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