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Definition of Classical Chinese
1. Proper noun. The (w written Chinese) language used from the (w Zhou Dynasty) (1045 (B.C.E.)) (especially the (w Spring and Autumn Period)), through to the end of the (w Han Dynasty) (220 (C.E.)). In Chinese, (term ?? Ancient Writing lang=zh sc=Hani) or, formally, (term ???? Classical Chinese lang=zh sc=Hani). The language of many classics of Chinese literature. ¹
2. Proper noun. The (w written Chinese) language used from the (w Zhou Dynasty) (1045 (B.C.E.)) to the early 20th century. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
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