Chinese

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

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Example sentences

這本書是用古文寫成的,對於初學者來說很難理解。
这本书是用古文写成的,对于初学者来说很难理解。
This book is written in classical Chinese and is difficult for beginners to understand.
這篇古文很難解讀。
This ancient text is very difficult to interpret.
古文課上,老師要我們讀一篇漢朝的賦。
In classical Chinese class, the teacher asked us to read a rhapsody from the Han dynasty.
老師在課堂上詳細地解析了這篇古文的意涵。
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。
In classical prose, august authority 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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