经典

經典

jīngdiǎn

noun HSK 4 #2,927

Meanings

1 classic; classical work
2 classic (adjective); iconic; timeless

Characters

scripture; classic; to pass through

canon; standard; ceremony

Examples

这首歌是经典。

Zhè shǒu gē shì jīngdiǎn.

This song is a classic.

这部电影非常经典。

Zhè bù diànyǐng fēicháng jīngdiǎn.

This movie is a real classic.

他说了一句很经典的话。

Tā shuō le yī jù hěn jīngdiǎn de huà.

He said something really iconic.

Tips

usage

经典 works as both noun and adjective. As an adjective it means 'classic/iconic' — Chinese internet users often say 太经典了 (tài jīngdiǎn le) to praise something memorable.

In Pop Culture

四大名著 Sì Dà Míngzhù

The Four Great Classical Novels

the four most iconic novels in Chinese literature

Stroke Order

经 jīng

典 diǎn