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The word 经典 is formed by combining the character 经, which originally refers to warp threads in weaving and by extension denotes foundational or canonical texts, with the character 典, which refers to established standards, important documents, or models. Together, they create a compound word meaning classics or classical works, indicating authoritative texts and traditions.

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这是一部经典电影。

Zhè shì yī bù jīngdiǎn diànyǐng.

This is a classic movie.

他喜欢读经典文学作品。

Tā xǐhuān dú jīngdiǎn wénxué zuòpǐn.

He likes to read classic literary works.

这部经典小说被翻译成了多种语言。

Zhè bù jīngdiǎn xiǎoshuō bèi fānyì chéngle duō zhǒng yǔyán.

This classic novel has been translated into many languages.

虽然这是一部老电影，但它依然很经典。

Suīrán zhè shì yī bù lǎo diànyǐng, dàn tā yīrán hěn jīngdiǎn.

Although this is an old movie, it is still very classic.

在文学史上，经典著作往往能经受住时间的考验。

Zài wénxué shǐ shàng, jīngdiǎn zhùzuò wǎngwǎng néng jīngshòu zhù shíjiān de kǎoyàn.

In literary history, classic works can often withstand the test of time.

Word Definition - 经典

jīng diǎn the classics; scriptures; classical; classic (example, case etc); typical

Individual Character Details

经 jīng, jīng
典 diǎn