"since time immemorial" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 自古以來

Definition

一個詩意的表達，意思是很久以前，自有記憶或有文字記載之前。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

此片語屬正式及文學用語，常見於寫作、演講及故事，強調深遠的歷史。多用於描述傳統或文化。日常口語甚少使用。

Examples

People have told stories since time immemorial.

人們**自古以來**就在講故事。

This river has flowed here since time immemorial.

這條河**自古以來**就在這裡流淌。

People have respected these mountains since time immemorial.

人們**自古以來**就尊敬這些山。

These traditions have existed since time immemorial, passed down from generation to generation.

這些傳統**自古以來**一代一代相傳。

Some questions have puzzled humans since time immemorial—like where we come from.

一些問題**自古以來**就讓人類困惑，比如我們從哪裡來。

The city has been a center of trade since time immemorial.

這座城市**自古以來**就是貿易中心。