classical chinese

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Definition of classical chinese in English English dictionary

The written Chinese|written Chinese]] language used from the Zhou Dynasty|Zhou Dynasty]] (1045 BCE) to the early 20th century

The written Chinese|written Chinese]] language used from the Zhou Dynasty|Zhou Dynasty]] (1045 BCE) (especially the Spring and Autumn Period|Spring and Autumn Period]]), through to the end of the Han Dynasty|Han Dynasty]] (220 CE). In Chinese, 古文 (“Ancient Writing”) or, formally, 古典漢語 (“Classical Chinese”). The language of many classics of Chinese literature

Of or relating to Classical Chinese

Hyphenation

clas·si·cal Chin·ese

Turkish pronunciation

kläsîkıl çayniz

Pronunciation

/ˈklasəkəl ʧīˈnēz/ /ˈklæsɪkəl ʧaɪˈniːz/