4 characters Idiom and proverb 21 290

Chinese idioms like 「越古超今」 represent a high level of language skill. This free guide helps you learn their meaning and use.

In this introduction, we explore the idiom 「越古超今」. Its definition and ways to use it are shown below.

Beyond the past and present. Same as “surpassing the present and surpassing the past”.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

yuè gǔ chāo jīn

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

yut6 gu2 chiu1 gam1

The treasure trove of Chinese idioms is extensive, with different expressions suited for various situations. We hope these free resources will aid you in your journey to mastering Chinese.