古已有之 gǔ yǐ yǒu zhī — since ancient times; already existed in the past

古已有之
gǔ yǐ yǒu zhī

Characters: 古 · 已 · 有 · 之

Definitions

  1. since ancient times; already existed in the past

More definitions

ExtDict

  1. 古时候就已经存在了。

Examples

  • 这种习俗古已有之。

    This custom has existed since ancient times.

  • 尊师重道之风，古已有之。

    The tradition of honoring teachers dates back to antiquity.