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Chinese education begins with characters, continues with phrases, and grows into idioms. This free lesson covers the idiom 「是古非今」. Learn its usage below.

The idiom 「是古非今」 we’re featuring is explained below, showcasing its meaning and usage.

Yes: think it is right; No: think it is wrong, disagree. It refers to affirming the ancient and denying the modern without analysis.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

shì gǔ fēi jīn

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

si6 gu2 fei1 gam1

The treasure trove of Chinese idioms is extensive, with different expressions suited for various situations. We hope these free resources will aid you in your journey to mastering Chinese.