qiān​gǔ

eternal

  • created sense approved 千古 · qiān​gǔ · eternal — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    千古

    qiān​gǔ

    eternal

    Throughout the ages; for all eternity; existing since a long time ago.

    千 (literal) → 千 · qiān · thousand 古 (literal) → 古 · gǔ · ancient

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  • created sense approved 千古 · qiān​gǔ · eternal repose — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    千古

    qiān​gǔ

    eternal repose

    A respectful way to express mourning for the dead, meaning "eternal rest" or "forever missed"; often used on funeral wreaths or in memorial couplets.

    千 (literal) → 千 · qiān · thousand 古 (literal) → 古 · gǔ · ancient

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