Chinese

gǔwén
Meaning: classical Chinese; ancient prose
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

古
文

Example sentences

This book is written in classical Chinese and is difficult for beginners to understand.
這篇古文很難解讀。
这篇古文很难解读。
This ancient text is very difficult to interpret.
老師在課堂上詳細地解析了這篇古文的意涵。
老师在课堂上详细地解析了这篇古文的意涵。
The teacher explained the meaning of this classical prose in detail in class.
在古文裡,明威多指聖明而威嚴的旨意。
在古文里,明威多指圣明而威严的旨意。
In classical prose, 明威 often refers to an enlightened and awe-inspiring command.

Usage Notes

Refers to the written language of ancient China or the prose style promoted in the Classical Prose Movement.

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