4 characters Idiom and proverb 5 696

Progressing from characters to words and idioms marks advanced Chinese. This guide freely explains 「古往今來」 for your learning.

Let’s dive into the idiom 「古往今來」. Its definition and application are outlined below.

From ancient times to the present.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

gǔ wǎng jīn lái

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

gu2 wong5 gam1 loi4

Chinese idioms come in large numbers, with diverse meanings and usages, offering endless learning opportunities. We hope these resources make it easier for you to study Chinese.