literary chinese

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Definition of literary chinese in English English dictionary

The written Chinese|written Chinese]] language used from the end of the Han Dynasty|Han Dynasty]] (220 CE) to the early 20th century. In Chinese, 文言 (“literary writing”)

The written Chinese|written Chinese]] language used from the Zhou Dynasty|Zhou Dynasty]] (1045 BCE) (especially the Spring and Autumn Period|Spring and Autumn Period]]), through to the end of the Han Dynasty|Han Dynasty]] (220 CE). In Chinese, 古文 (“Ancient Writing”). The language of many classics of Chinese literature

Written Chinese for this entire period, without distinction

Hyphenation

lit·e·ra·ry Chin·ese

Turkish pronunciation

lîtıreri çayniz

Pronunciation

/ˈlətərˌerē ʧīˈnēz/ /ˈlɪtɜrˌɛriː ʧaɪˈniːz/