古典

• 拼音: gǔ diǎn
• 汉字拆解: 古 = 十 (ten) + 口 (mouth), symbolizing something passed down through generations; 典 = 册 (books) on 几 (table), meaning canonical texts

含义

Classical; of ancient times; traditional. Referring to established artistic or cultural traditions.

Used to describe art, music, literature, and culture from established historical traditions. Common collocations: 古典音乐 (classical music), 古典文学 (classical literature), 古典舞 (classical dance), 古典建筑 (classical architecture). Can also describe aesthetic styles inspired by historical periods.

例句

1. 她从五岁开始学习古典芭蕾，现在已经是专业舞者了。
2. 这座园林融合了古典与现代的设计理念，别具一格。
3. 古典音乐虽然小众，但近年来在年轻人中有了更多的听众。

用法指南

语境: arts, culture, aesthetics

语气: appreciative

正确说法

• 我很喜欢听古典音乐。(I really enjoy listening to classical music.)
• 这个设计很有古典韵味。(This design has a classical charm.)

错误说法

• 把古老的东西都说成古典 (Don't use 古典 for anything merely old — it specifically refers to established artistic or cultural traditions)

起源与历史

Compound of 古 (ancient, old) + 典 (canon, standard). Together they mean 'ancient standards' — the established classics of any art form or cultural tradition.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal