前所未有

발음: qián suǒ wèi yǒu 문자 그대로의 의미: Before never having existed

기원과 용법

This idiom describes something that before (前) has never (未) existed (有). The phrase emphasizes absolute novelty - not just rare, but literally never before seen. It appeared in historical texts marking genuinely new developments that had no precedent. The idiom carries weight because it claims historical significance. Modern usage describes truly unprecedented events, achievements, or situations, though overuse has somewhat diluted its impact.

예문

영어: "The technological breakthrough was unprecedented in human history."

중국어: 这项技术突破在人类历史上前所未有。