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Pronunciation / Transliteration: jīngdiǎn
"莎士比亚的作品被认为是英语文学的经典。"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A work of art, literature, or music of recognized and established value.
"Many consider Shakespeare's plays to be classics of English literature."
- 1
Of the first or highest quality; serving as a standard or model.
"The classic car show featured vehicles from the 1950s."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'classic' originates from the Latin 'classicus', meaning 'belonging to the highest class'. It evolved through the French 'classique' in the 17th century, referring to works of literature and art that are exemplary and enduring.
Which of the following is the closest synonym for "Classic"?
10 Global Lexicons: How "Classic" is said worldwide
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Classique
Transliteration: klasik
"Les pièces de Shakespeare sont considérées comme des classiques de la littérature anglaise."
Klassiker
Transliteration: klasika
"Shakespeares Stücke gelten als Klassiker der englischen Literatur."
Classico
Transliteration: klassiko
"Le opere di Shakespeare sono considerate classici della letteratura inglese."
Clásico
Transliteration: klasiko
"Las obras de Shakespeare son consideradas clásicos de la literatura inglesa."
Clássico
Transliteration: klasiku
"As peças de Shakespeare são consideradas clássicos da literatura inglesa."
क्लासिक
Transliteration: klasik
"शेक्सपियर के नाटक अंग्रेजी साहित्य के क्लासिक माने जाते हैं।"
经典
Transliteration: jīngdiǎn
"莎士比亚的作品被认为是英语文学的经典。"
고전
Transliteration: gojeon
"셰익스피어의 작품은 영어 문학의 고전으로 여겨진다."
古典
Transliteration: koten
"シェイクスピアの作品は英文学の古典と見なされています。"
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