epoch-making; shaking the ancients and illuminating the present
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesidiom
to shake the ancients and illuminate the present; of epoch-making significance; monumental
literaryA highly commendatory term used to describe extraordinary achievements, historical contributions, or monumental works that transcend time and leave a lasting legacy. Typically used in formal or literary contexts.
Zhè这
shì是
yī一
bù部
zhèn震
gǔ古
shuò烁
jīn今
de的
wén文
xué学
jù巨
zhù著
，
yǐng影
xiǎng响
le了
wú无
shù数
hòu后
rén人
。
This is a monumental literary masterpiece that has influenced countless future generations.
Tā他
de的
kē科
xué学
chéng成
jiù就
zhèn震
gǔ古
shuò烁
jīn今
，
gǎi改
biàn变
le了
rén人
lèi类
duì对
yǔ宇
zhòu宙
de的
rèn认
zhī知
。
His scientific achievements are epoch-making and have transformed humanity's understanding of the universe.
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Zhè这
zuò座
dà大
bà坝
gōng工
chéng程
guī规
mó模
hóng宏
dà大
，
kān堪
chēng称
zhèn震
gǔ古
shuò烁
jīn今
de的
wěi伟
yè业
。
This dam project is of grand scale and can be called a monumental undertaking for the ages.