Our goal is to provide you with free Chinese learning tools. This series highlights idioms and proverbs, full of meaning and adaptable to many contexts. The featured idiom is 「古今中外」, with details below.
Introducing the idiom 「古今中外」: its meaning and how to use it are provided below.
Refers to from ancient times to modern times, from domestic to foreign. Generally refers to a long period of time and a vast space.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
gǔ jīn zhōng wài
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
gu2 gam1 jung1 ngoi6
Chinese idioms are vast in number, each carrying unique meanings and usages. With such variety, there’s a lot to learn and appreciate. Hopefully, these resources will aid you on your journey to mastering Chinese.
