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自古

zì gǔdictionary entry
DEFINITION CC-CEDICT
(since) ancient times / (from) time immemorial
Sources & editorial notes

Reference definitions: CC-CEDICT contributors and MDBG, CC BY-SA 4.0. Source release 2026-10-27T01:55:52Z. Imported 2026-10-27. Definition wording and meaning order are retained. Recognized pronunciation references are displayed with tone marks; the original source record is available below.

Source record: cd-1267a1564666b9e9. Source SHA-256: bbc4b27f26bee1a262f4d7939667a040c7857c7fc0200a2fa7a86d3352a09eae.

Original source entry:

自古 自古 [zi4 gu3] /(since) ancient times/(from) time immemorial/

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Reference information

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Character information

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  • 自
    zì

    (bound form) self / oneself / from / since / naturally / as a matter of course

  • 古
    gǔ

    ancient / old / paleo-

    Gǔ

    surname Gu

Reference definitions from CC-CEDICT.