Definition
古往今来 is a four-character idiom (成语) meaning 'from ancient times to the present' — it's used to talk about something that has been true or has happened throughout history. It often appears at the beginning of a sentence to set a historical or timeless context, like 'throughout history' or 'since time immemorial' in English. You'll see it in formal writing, speeches, and historical discussions.
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through the agesfrom ancient times to the presentthroughout history
Examples
- 古往今来，。gǔ wǎng jīn lái, rénmen dōu zhuīqiú xìngfú de shēnghuó.Throughout history, people have pursued a happy life.
- 古往今来，。gǔ wǎng jīn lái, zhège dàolǐ cóngwèi gǎibiàn.From ancient times to the present, this truth has never changed.
- 古往今来，。gǔ wǎng jīn lái, zhànzhēng gěi rénlèi dàilái le jùdà de tòngkǔ.Throughout the ages, war has brought immense suffering to humanity.
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