前所未有

Произношение: qián suǒ wèi yǒu Буквальное значение: Before never having existed

Происхождение и использование

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.

Примеры

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

Китайский: 这项技术突破在人类历史上前所未有。