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    Referring to text or language with 文 (wén)

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    Explanation

    文 (wén) is a noun meaning "text," "writing," or "language." It is a classical and versatile character used in many compound words such as 文字 (characters), 文学 (literature), and 古文 (classical text). On its own it often refers to written language or script.

    Examples

    • 这篇古文很难读懂。

      Zhè piān gǔwén hěn nán dú dǒng.

      This classical text is very hard to understand.

    • 他对中国古代的文学非常感兴趣。

      Tā duì Zhōngguó gǔdài de wénxué fēicháng gǎn xìngqù.

      He is very interested in ancient Chinese literature.

    • 请用中文写一段自我介绍。

      Qǐng yòng Zhōngwén xiě yī duàn zìwǒ jièshào.

      Please write a self-introduction in Chinese.

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