Definition
自古 is a time adverbial meaning 'since ancient times' or 'from antiquity'. It usually appears at the beginning of a sentence or clause to introduce a long-standing tradition or fact. You'll often see it paired with 就 (jiù) or 以来 (yǐlái) to emphasize continuity from the past to the present.
v.p.
since ancient timesfrom time immemorial
Examples
- 自古。zì gǔ Zhōngguó rénmín jiù xǐhuan hē chá.Since ancient times, the Chinese people have loved drinking tea.
- 自古。Zhège dìfang zì gǔ jiù yǒu hěnduō chuánshuō.This place has had many legends since ancient times.
- 自古。zì gǔ rénmen jiù dǒngde zūn lǎo ài yòu de dàolǐ.Since ancient times, people have understood the principle of respecting the elderly and cherishing the young.
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