Chinese word

古今中外

Pronunciation

Pinyingǔ jīn zhōng wài

Meaning

  • idiomat all times and in all places

Example

古今中外都有类似的看法。gǔ jīn zhōng wài dōu yǒu lèi sì de kàn fǎ

Similar views exist at all times and in all places.

Illustration for 古今中外 (at all times and in all places)

More examples

这部论文比较了古今中外的教育理念。zhè bù lùn wén bǐ jiào le gǔ jīn zhōng wài de jiào yù lǐ niàn

This paper compares educational ideas from throughout history and around the world.

Core concept

A wide sweep with no historical era or region left outside its view.

Common phrases

  • 古今中外的作品gǔ jīn zhōng wài de zuò pǐn

    works from throughout history and around the world

  • 古今中外都有gǔ jīn zhōng wài dōu yǒu

    are found throughout history and around the world

  • 古今中外的教育理念gǔ jīn zhōng wài de jiào yù lǐ niàn

    educational ideas from throughout history and around the world

Similar words

古往今来gú wǎng jīn lái: Refers to the full course of events and changes from long ago until now.
海内外hǎi nèi wài: Covers both the home country and places abroad, or influence in both areas.

Definition in Chinese

表示在历史时间与地域范围上全面覆盖，常用来说明某种现象或看法在各个时代和不同国家或地区普遍存在或通行。biǎo shì zài lì shǐ shí jiān yǔ dì yù fàn wéi shàng quán miàn fù gài cháng yòng lái shuō míng móu zhǒng xiàn xiàng huò kàn fǎ zài gè gè shí dài hé bù tóng guó jiā huò dì qū pǔ biàn cún zài huò tōng xíng

Word origin

古 (gǔ, "old") and 今 (jīn, "now") make one pair, while 中 (zhōng, "China") and 外 (wài, "abroad") make another; the two pairs combine to express comprehensive reach.

Usage tips

  • Because the idiom makes a sweeping claim, it suits statements about widely shared views or practices more than narrow personal experiences.

Other meanings

  • throughout the agesidiom

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