from ancient to modern times
Since ancient times, Chinese idioms,
Pinyin is g ǔ w ǎ NGJ ī NL á I,
Definition: from ancient times to the present, it generally refers to a long period of time.
It's from Huainanzi, the folk precepts of Qi Dynasty.
Pinyin
gǔwǎngjīnlái
words whose meaning is similar
since ancient times
Citation explanation
From ancient times to the present. According to the folk precepts of Qi in Huainanzi: "from ancient times to modern times, it is called the universe, and from all directions, it is called the universe." Pan Yue's Ode to the western expedition in Jin Dynasty: "from ancient times to the present, Miao Yi, leisurely!" Liu Zhiji's Shi Tong · Liu Jia of Tang Dynasty said: "in ancient times and in modern times, the quality of literature has changed gradually, and the works of various histories are not always Jue style." "niannujiao · Tiaotai" by Wang Zizhong of Song Dynasty. Chapter 42 of a dream of Red Mansions by Cao Xueqin in Qing Dynasty: Although I have lived for two or three days, I don't have many days. I have experienced what I haven't seen, eaten or heard since ancient times. Chapter 116 of a dream of Red Mansions: what is the origin of this jade. Besides, your son-in-law had it in his mouth when he was raised. Since ancient times, have you heard such a second one!
Idiom usage
In addition, it can be used as attributive and adverbial
Chinese PinYin : gǔ wǎng jīn lái
from ancient to modern times
form a clique for selfish purposes. zhí dǎng yíng sī
There is no ivory in a dog's mouth. gǒu kǒu lǐ shēng bù chū xiàng yá
rise up upon hearing the crow of a rooster and practise with the sword. wén jī qǐ wǔ
look for a noble steed to correspond with the one drawn. àn tú suǒ jùn
Be unconcerned and dispassionate. bù jiū bù cǎi