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古今
gǔjīn
1. then and now
2. ancient and modern

Character Breakdown

古
gǔ
old, classic, ancient
HSK 5 5 丶
今
jīn
modern, current; today, now
HSK 1 4 丶

Compound Words (3)

古今中外
gǔjīnzhōngwài
at all times and in all places (idiom)
古今小说
GǔjīnXiǎoshuō
Stories Old and New by Feng Menglong [[馮夢龍|冯梦龙<FéngMènglóng>]], collection of late Ming baihua [[白話|白话<báihuà>]] tales published in 1620
贻范古今
yífàngǔjīn
to leave an example for all generations

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Chinese