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经典 (jīng diǎn): classic; classical

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HSK 5noun, adjective

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning: classic; classical
Characters: 2
Part of speech: noun, adjective
HSK level: HSK 5

Full definitions

the classics
scriptures
classical
classic (example

Chinese explanation

指传统的、有权威性的著作或作品，如儒家经典、文学经典
也指在某个领域中最优秀、最有代表性、能流传久远的事物，如经典歌曲、经典电影
还可以形容事物具有传统、典范的特点，如经典款式、经典设计。

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HSK 7

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Example sentences

This book is one of the classics in China.

The teacher had us read many classical works.

This movie is very classic, and many people like it.

Studying classics can help us understand history.

This song is a classic from the 80s.

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