Understanding Chinese starts with simple characters, grows to phrases, and finally idioms. Learn 「通古博今」 today for free with this guide.
Today’s spotlight is on the Chinese idiom 「通古博今」. You’ll find its explanation and usage below.
Describes someone who is knowledgeable. Same as “well-informed about both present and past.”
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
tōng gǔ bó jīn
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
tung1 gu2 bok3 gam1
The sheer number of Chinese idioms and their varied meanings make them fascinating to study. Let these materials assist you as you advance your Chinese skills and understanding.
