We are committed to providing free Chinese study materials. This series focuses on idioms and proverbs, rich in meaning and widely applicable. Today’s idiom is 「引古喻今」, with its explanation below.
Today’s idiom is 「引古喻今」. We’ve outlined its meaning and practical application below.
Citing ancient historical facts or documents to illustrate current reality.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
yǐn gǔ yù jīn
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
yan5 gu2 yu6 gam1
There are a countless number of Chinese idioms, each with unique meanings and applications. We’ve provided these resources to help guide you as you dive deeper into learning Chinese.
