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Definition of Literary Chinese
1. Proper noun. The (w written Chinese) language used from the end of the (w Han Dynasty) (220 (C.E.)) to the early 20th century. In Chinese, (term ?? literary writing lang=zh sc=Hani). ¹
2. 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). The language of many classics of Chinese literature. ¹
3. Proper noun. Written Chinese for this entire period, without distinction. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
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