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經典

简经典 · 繁經典

Mandarin · pinyin jīng diǎn

the classics
scriptures
classical
classic (example, case etc)
typical

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典: diǎn · law, canon; documentation; classic, scripture
经: jīng · classic works; pass through

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1–3 · jing1 dian3

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Rime Cantonese 粵拼

ging1 din2

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noun

(historical) Chinese classics; Chinese canonical texts
(religion) religious scripture
(by extension) classics; masterpiece; masterwork

adj

classic; classical; authoritative; definitive; outstanding
classic; traditional; original

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