自古以来

自古以來

zìgǔyǐlái

phrase #37,120

Meanings

1 since ancient times
2 from time immemorial

Characters

come / up to now

Examples

自古以来，中国人就重视家庭。

Zìgǔ yǐlái, Zhōngguó rén jiù zhòngshì jiātíng.

Since ancient times, the Chinese have valued family.

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