gǔ diǎn
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我喜欢古典音乐。
wǒ xǐhuān gǔdiǎn yīnyuè.
I like classical music.
这本书是古典文学的代表作。
zhè běn shū shì gǔdiǎn wénxué de dàibiǎozuò.
This book is a representative work of classical literature.
他喜欢研究古典文化。
tā xǐhuān yánjiū gǔdiǎn wénhuà.
He likes to study classical culture.
现代 (xiàndài)
modern
当代 (dāngdài)
contemporary
The Chinese word 古典 (gǔdiǎn) is a compound of two characters: 古 (gǔ), meaning "ancient" or "old", and 典 (diǎn), meaning "classic" or "model". Together, they form the word "classic", which refers to a work of literature, music, or art that is considered to be of high quality and enduring value.The character 古 (gǔ) has a long history in Chinese, dating back to the oracle bone script of the Shang dynasty (c. 1600-1046 BCE). In its original form, it depicted a person with a long beard, representing an elder or ancestor. Over time, the character simplified and took on its current form.The character 典 (diǎn) also has a long history, dating back to the Western Zhou dynasty (c. 1046-771 BCE). In its original form, it depicted a person holding a book, representing a scholar or teacher. Over time, the character simplified and took on its current form.The compound word 古典 (gǔdiǎn) first appeared in the Han dynasty (206 BCE-220 CE). It was used to refer to works of literature, music, and art that were considered to be of high quality and enduring value. Over time, the word came to be used more broadly to refer to any work that was considered to be classic or traditional.Today, the word 古典 (gǔdiǎn) is still used to refer to works of literature, music, and art that are considered to be of high quality and enduring value. It is also used to refer to anything that is considered to be classic or traditional.
