Mastering Chinese involves learning single characters, creating words, and finally, idioms. This free idiom resource introduces 「陳古刺今」, with its explanation below.
This time, we’re looking at the idiom 「陳古刺今」. Its meaning and application are provided below.
That is, using the past to satirize the present. By commenting on the right and wrong of a person or event in ancient times, it alludes to reality.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
chén gǔ cì jīn
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
chan4 gu2 chi3 gam1
Chinese idioms, with their vast variety, hold different meanings and uses. Their abundance makes studying them rewarding, and these materials are here to help you along the way.
