Chinese idioms like 「借古喻今」 represent a high level of language skill. This free guide helps you learn their meaning and use.
The Chinese idiom we are introducing this time is 「借古喻今」. You can find its meaning and application outlined below.
Borrow: borrow by false pretence. Metaphor: metaphor. Use ancient people and events to illustrate current people and events in reality.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
jiè gǔ yù jīn
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
je3 gu2 yu6 gam1
With so many Chinese idioms, each holding diverse meanings and uses, there is much to explore. These materials are designed to support your Chinese language studies.
