Category: LiteraturePart of speech: phraseDifficulty: Intermediate

古典文學

/gǔdiǎn wénxué/Roman

English meaning: Classical Literature

Chinese (Trad.) Definition

(繁體中文)

古典文學指中國古代以文言文創作的文學作品,臺灣是保存和傳承中華古典文學最完整的地區之一。

English Definition

Literary works written in classical Chinese from antiquity through the Qing Dynasty. Taiwan has been a key guardian of classical Chinese literary heritage. Unlike mainland China, where classical education was disrupted during the Cultural Revolution, Taiwan maintained continuous classical literature education. The National Palace Museum in Taipei houses rare classical manuscripts and literary artifacts.

Example

臺灣的中學語文教育保留了大量古典文學篇章,是傳承中華文化的重要橋樑。

In English: Taiwan's secondary school Chinese language education preserves a large number of classical literary texts, serving as an important bridge for inheriting Chinese culture.

Synonyms

  • 古代文學

Antonyms / Opposites

  • 現代文學

Literary Heritage

床前明月光,疑是地上霜。舉頭望明月,低頭思故鄉。

/Chuáng qián míng yuè guāng, yí shì dì shàng shuāng. Jǔ tóu wàng míng yuè, dī tóu sī gùxiāng./

Before my bed the bright moonlight shines, I suspect it may be frost on the ground. I raise my head to gaze at the bright moon, then lower it and think of home.

李白 (Li Bai) · 詩人 · 8th century CE

靜夜思 (Quiet Night Thoughts)

靜夜思, composed circa 726 CE

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