古往今来

古往今來

gǔwǎng-jīnlái

idiom #38,413

Meanings

1 throughout the ages (idiom)
2 from ancient times to the present

Characters

Examples

HSK 7-9

古往今来，多少英雄豪杰都渴望青史留名。

Gǔwǎngjīnlái, duōshǎo yīngxióng háojié dōu kěwàng qīngshǐ liúmíng.

Throughout the ages, countless heroes have longed to leave their names in history.

HSK 7-9

古往今来，真正的友情都是经得起考验的。

Gǔwǎngjīnlái, zhēnzhèng de yǒuqíng dōu shì jīngdeqǐ kǎoyàn de.

From ancient times to today, true friendship has always stood the test.

Tips

history

Earliest attestation in 《淮南子·齐俗训》: 往古今来谓之宙，四方上下谓之宇 - defining time (宙) as 'past going, present coming' and space (宇) as the four directions plus up and down.

Stroke Order

古 gǔ

往 wǎng

今 jīn

来 lái