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Understanding Chinese starts with simple characters, grows to phrases, and finally idioms. Learn 「千古一時」 today for free with this guide.

Today, we explore the idiom 「千古一時」. Below, we’ll cover its meaning and practical uses.

Refers to a rare opportunity.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

qiān gǔ yī shí

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

chin1 gu2 yat1 si4

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.