古典

gǔdiǎn

adjective HSK 6 #8,641

Meanings

1 classical; classic
2 of ancient/traditional style

Characters

canon; standard; classic work

Ancient standards/canons — the classical tradition.

Examples

她喜欢听古典音乐。

Tā xǐhuan tīng gǔdiǎn yīnyuè.

She likes listening to classical music.

这座建筑有古典风格。

Zhè zuò jiànzhù yǒu gǔdiǎn fēnggé.

This building has a classical style.

古典文学是他的研究方向。

Gǔdiǎn wénxué shì tā de yánjiū fāngxiàng.

Classical literature is his research focus.

她穿着很有古典美。

Tā chuānzhe hěn yǒu gǔdiǎn měi.

Her outfit has a classical beauty.

Tips

usage

古典 specifically refers to time-honored, canonical works and styles: 古典音乐 (classical music), 古典文学 (classical literature), 古典舞 (classical dance). For 'classic' as in 'excellent/representative,' use 经典 (jīngdiǎn) instead.

Stroke Order

古 gǔ

典 diǎn