classical in Chinese
classical in Chinese is 古典 — classical means relating to Western art music of the 18th and 19th centuries, or to orchestral music generally.
classical in Chinese
古典
Pronounced: gǔ diǎn
(informal, music) Describing art music (rather than pop, jazz, blues, etc), especially when played using instruments of the orchestra.
What does "classical" mean?
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adj Relating to Western art music of the 18th and 19th centuries, or to orchestral music generally.
"She prefers classical music to pop."
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adj Relating to ancient Greek and Roman culture, literature, or art.
"He studied classical history at university."
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adj Based on long-established, traditional principles rather than newer theories.
"Classical physics doesn't account for quantum effects."
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classical in a sentence
- She prefers classical music to pop.
- He studied classical history at university.
- Classical physics doesn't account for quantum effects.
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What is "classical" in Chinese?
"classical" in Chinese is 古典. classical means: Relating to Western art music of the 18th and 19th centuries, or to orchestral music generally.
How do you pronounce 古典?
"classical" in Chinese is 古典, pronounced "gǔ diǎn".
How do you use "classical" in a sentence?
Example: "She prefers classical music to pop." In Chinese, "classical" is 古典.
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