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    Expressing 'classic' with 经典 (jīngdiǎn)

    Description & Modification

    Structure

    经典 + 的 + Noun

    Explanation

    经典 (jīngdiǎn) means "classic" or "classical," describing something that is traditional, iconic, or of lasting quality. It can function as both a noun and an adjective. As an adjective, it modifies nouns to describe something widely recognized as exemplary, such as 经典菜肴 (classic dish).

    Examples

    • 这首歌是八十年代的经典作品。

      Zhè shǒu gē shì bāshí niándài de jīngdiǎn zuòpǐn.

      This song is a classic work from the 1980s.

    • 北京烤鸭是一道经典的中国菜。

      Běijīng kǎoyā shì yī dào jīngdiǎn de Zhōngguó cài.

      Peking duck is a classic Chinese dish.

    • 这部经典电影我看了好几遍。

      Zhè bù jīngdiǎn diànyǐng wǒ kàn le hǎo jǐ biàn.

      I've watched this classic movie several times.

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