前无古人

qián wú gǔ rén

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Rare

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Definitions

1. (idiom) unprecedented
2. unheard of

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Word relationships

Related words

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• 史无前例 shǐ wú qián lì 史无前例 shǐ wú qián lì unprecedented in history unprecedented in history: unprecedented in history

Synonyms

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• 前所未有 qián suǒ wèi yǒu 前所未有 qián suǒ wèi yǒu unprecedented meaning unprecedented: unprecedented

Usage notes

Formality

前无古人 is an idiom used in formal or literary contexts to emphasize that something has never happened before.

Example Sentences

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他的成就 前无古人 。

His achievements are unprecedented.

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Words Containing 前无古人

• 前无古人，后无来者 前无古人，后无来者 qián wú gǔ rén , hòu wú lái zhě: there has never been and never will be another person like this (idiom)

Child Words of 前无古人

• 人 人 rén: person; people
• 前 前 qián: front
• 古 古 gǔ: ancient
• 古人 古人 gǔ rén: people of ancient times
• 无 无 wú: not to have