自古以来

自古以來

zìgǔ yǐlái

phrase #37,120

Meanings

1 since ancient times
2 from time immemorial

Characters

come / up to now

Examples

HSK 4

自古以来，中国人就重视家庭。

Zìgǔ yǐlái, Zhōngguórén jiù zhòngshì jiātíng.

Since ancient times, the Chinese have valued family.

HSK 4

这片土地自古以来就属于我们。

Zhè piàn tǔdì zìgǔ yǐlái jiù shǔyú wǒmen.

This land has belonged to us since ancient times.

Tips

usage

自古以来 sets up a sweeping historical claim - typically followed by 就 + a continuing state or practice. Very common in formal writing, official statements, and territorial-history rhetoric.

Stroke Order

自 zì

古 gǔ

以 yǐ

来 lái