the beginning of the universe; an unprecedented, groundbreaking event
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the beginning of the universe; the creation of the world
literaryOriginally from the Pangu creation myth, referring to the separation of heaven and earth. Used in a historical or cosmological sense.
The myth of the creation of the world is one of the sources of the Chinese national spirit.
Since the beginning of the universe, it has been continuously evolving.
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an unprecedented, groundbreaking event; a historic, monumental beginning
formalA common metaphorical meaning, used to describe a monumental, pioneering event that marks a completely new era.
The Communist Party of China led the Chinese people in accomplishing a groundbreaking, earth-shattering endeavor.
This technological revolution has epoch-making significance for the whole of human society.
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The paper he published can be considered a groundbreaking masterpiece in academia.