Writing
经典 (jīng diǎn) — how to say "classic" in Chinese
经典
Classic, canon
noun · adjective
Character composition
经
canon, classic
典
model, ceremony
Radicals / Keys
糸
Silk
#120 · mì · 6 strokes
八
Eight
#12 · bā · 2 strokes
Collocations
经典音乐
jīng diǎn yīn yuè
classical music
经典电影
jīng diǎn diàn yǐng
classic movie
Examples
《红楼梦》是中国文学史上最著名的经典小说之一。
"Dream of the Red Chamber" is one of the most famous classic novels in the history of Chinese literature.
经典作品
Classic work.
Frequently asked questions
Classic meaning in Chinese
"classic" in Chinese is 经典 (jīng diǎn).
经典 meaning in English
经典 (jīng diǎn) means "Classic, canon".
How is 经典 pronounced?
It is pronounced jīng diǎn (written as jing dian, jingdian). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "classic" in Chinese characters?
It is written 经典: 经 has 8 strokes, 典 has 8 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK level is 经典?
经典 belongs to the HSK 5 vocabulary list.
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