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Classical Chinese

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noun

  1. a written form of Chinese used from about the 5th century b.c. to 220 a.d.


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Classical Chinese philosophers were less interested in questions of epistemology and logic; instead, the most enduring impact of classical Chinese philosophy pertained to ethics.

From Textbooks • Jun. 15, 2022

Compared with Western-style oil painting — a hardy, meat-and-potatoes, survivalist medium — Classical Chinese painting is fragile.

From New York Times • Oct. 7, 2021

It remains unclear how the otter managed to break into the garden, officials at Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden told the BBC.

From Fox News • Nov. 24, 2018

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