Definition
古籍 (gǔ jí) refers specifically to ancient books or texts, especially pre-modern Chinese manuscripts and printed works. It is more specific than 书籍 (shū jí), which is a general, neutral term for 'books' of any era.
noun
ancient textsantique books
Easily confused
- 估计gū jìsound-aliketo estimate, to reckon, to suppose
- 顾及gù jísound-aliketo take into account, to consider (often multiple factors or people's feelings)
- 古迹gǔ jìsound-alikehistorical site; historic place
Examples
- 古籍。Tā huā le shí nián shíjiān zhěnglǐ zhè pī gǔ jí.He spent ten years organizing this batch of ancient texts.
- 古籍，。Zhè bù gǔ jí shì Míng dài de shǒuchāoběn, fēicháng zhēnguì.This ancient text is a Ming dynasty manuscript copy, very precious.
- 古籍。gǔ jí xiūfù gōngzuò xūyào nàixīn hé zhuānyè zhīshi.The restoration of ancient texts requires patience and professional knowledge.
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