Definition
千古 is a literary term meaning 'through the ages' or 'eternal.' It is often used in set phrases like 千古流传 (to be handed down through the ages) and 千古绝唱 (an eternal masterpiece). Unlike 永远 or 永恒, 千古 carries a sense of historical legacy and is not used in everyday speech for general 'eternity.'
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eternalthrough the ages
Examples
- 千古。Zhège gùshì qiān gǔ liúchuán.This story has been passed down through the ages.
- 千古。Zhège yízhǐ shì yí ge qiān gǔ zhī mí.This ruin is an age-old mystery.
- 千古。Zhè shǒu shīgē bèi chēng wéi qiān gǔ juéchàng.This poem is called an eternal masterpiece.
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