qián前beforewú无nogǔ古ancientrén人people
Unprecedented; unparalleled; never before seen in history.
Literal meaning
before (前) — no (无) — ancient (古) — people (人)
Origin
A classical four-character phrase describing something that is unique and without historical precedent.
Examples
Tā他de的chéng成jiù就qián前wú无gǔ古rén人。
His achievements are unprecedented.
Zhè这zhǒng种jì技shù术shì是qián前wú无gǔ古rén人de的。
This technology is unparalleled.
Usage & nuances
Emphasizes the exceptional and groundbreaking nature of something.
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