4 characters Idiom and proverb 25 997

Chinese education begins with characters, continues with phrases, and grows into idioms. This free lesson covers the idiom 「談古論今」. Learn its usage below.

Let us introduce the Chinese idiom 「談古論今」, with its explanation and usage provided below.

From ancient times to the present, everything is discussed and commented on.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

tán gǔ lùn jīn

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

taam4 gu2 leun6 gam1

The collection of Chinese idioms is enormous, with each one holding its own meaning and purpose. We hope these resources can assist you in better understanding and learning Chinese.