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经典

jīngdiǎn

classic

How common it is

经典 appears often in everyday Chinese, so it is worth practicing early and reviewing often.

Pronunciation focus

Say jīngdiǎn slowly first, then repeat it in a short phrase. Listen for the tone shape.

Usage note

经典表示很有代表性、很有价值。

jīng diǎn biǎo shì hěn yǒu dài biǎo xìng 、 hěn yǒu jià zhí。

经典 means classic or highly representative.

Context note

经典常用于作品、例子和方法。

jīng diǎn cháng yòng yú zuò pǐn 、 lì zǐ hé fāng fǎ。

It is often used with works, examples, and methods.

5 examples

这是一部经典电影。
zhè shì yí bù jīng diǎn diàn yǐng。
This is a classic film.
老师讲了经典例子。
lǎo shī jiǎng le jīng diǎn lì zǐ。
The teacher talked about classic examples.
他的动作很经典。
tā de dòng zuò hěn jīng diǎn。
His move is very classic.
这本书很经典。
zhè běn shū hěn jīng diǎn。
This book is a classic.
经典方法很实用。
jīng diǎn fāng fǎ hěn shí yòng。
Classic methods are very practical.

5 mini stories

老师给大家介绍经典作品。
lǎo shī gěi dà jiā jiè shào jīng diǎn zuò pǐn。
The teacher introduced classic works to everyone.
这部电影成了经典。
zhè bù diàn yǐng chéng le jīng diǎn。
This film became a classic.
他喜欢听经典歌曲。
tā xǐ huan tīng jīng diǎn gē qǔ。
He likes listening to classic songs.
经典例子最容易记住。
jīng diǎn lì zǐ zuì róng yì jì zhù。
Classic examples are easiest to remember.
这套方法虽然老,但很经典。
zhè tào fāng fǎ suī rán lǎo, dàn hěn jīng diǎn。
This method is old, but very classic.

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