古籍

gǔjí

noun #48,144

Measure Word

一部古籍 bù

Meanings

1 ancient text
2 classical literature
3 antique books

Characters

Examples

图书馆收藏了许多珍贵古籍。

Túshūguǎn shōucáng le xǔduō zhēnguì gǔjí.

The library holds many precious ancient books.

他专门研究中医古籍。

Tā zhuānmén yánjiū Zhōngyī gǔjí.

He specializes in studying classical Chinese medicine texts.

Tips

usage

Specifically written works from antiquity — not merely old books. Typical collocations: 整理古籍 (to collate), 珍贵古籍, 古籍善本.

Stroke Order

古 gǔ

籍 jí