经典 (jīng diǎn) — (noun) the classics; classic works of literature, art, or religion; (adjective) classic; typical; representing the highest standard
Definition
经典 works as both a noun ('a classic work') and an adjective ('classic, exemplary'). Compared with 古典 ('classical' — a style/era, not a single work), 经典 highlights enduring quality and authority. 神圣 is reserved for religious or inviolable contexts.
noun
the classicsclassic works of literatureartor religion
adjective
classictypicalrepresenting the highest standard
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Examples
- 经典。Zhè běn shū shì wén xué jīng diǎn.This book is a literary classic.
- 经典，。Zhè ge lì zi hěn jīng diǎn, jīng cháng bèi yǐn yòng.This example is classic and often cited.
- 经典？Nǐ kàn guò nà bù jīng diǎn diàn yǐng ma?Have you seen that classic movie?
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