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Classical Chinese in Malay

bahasa Cina Klasik

Classical Chinese in Malay: bahasa Cina Klasik. In English, Classical Chinese means the written Chinese language used from the Zhou Dynasty (1045 B.C.E.) (especially the Spring and Autumn Period), through to the end of the Han Dynasty (220 C.E.). In Chinese, 古文 (gǔwén, “Ancient Writing”) or, formally, 古典漢語 /古典汉语 (“Classical Chinese”). The language of many classics of Chinese literature.

Malay words for Classical Chinese

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bahasa Cina Klasik

English meaning of Classical Chinese

  1. proper noun The written Chinese language used from the Zhou Dynasty (1045 B.C.E.) (especially the Spring and Autumn Period), through to the end of the Han Dynasty (220 C.E.). In Chinese, 古文 (gǔwén, “Ancient Writing”) or, formally, 古典漢語 /古典汉语 (“Classical Chinese”). The language of many classics of Chinese literature.
  2. proper noun The written Chinese language used from the Zhou Dynasty (1045 B.C.E.) to the early 20th century.

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Questions about Classical Chinese in Malay

What is the meaning of Classical Chinese in Malay?
Classical Chinese in Malay is bahasa Cina Klasik.
Apakah maksud Classical Chinese dalam bahasa Melayu?
Classical Chinese: bahasa Cina Klasik.
What does Classical Chinese mean in English?
Classical Chinese means the written Chinese language used from the Zhou Dynasty (1045 B.C.E.) (especially the Spring and Autumn Period), through to the end of the Han Dynasty (220 C.E.). In Chinese, 古文 (gǔwén, “Ancient Writing”) or, formally, 古典漢語 /古典汉语 (“Classical Chinese”). The language of many classics of Chinese literature.

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