Meanings
- convenience; customaryA method or format handed down from a long time ago.
- classicsA work of art or literature widely recognized for its value for a long time in a certain field.
- old bookA book or work from the old times.
Other Words Spelled the Same (1)
고전 · noun
- tough game; fighting hardThe act of fighting hard and with difficulty in a game or war.
- desperate struggleA state of facing difficulty and hardships in proceeding with certain tasks.
Written Forms
고전Hangul
古典Hanja
Examples from Lessons (3)
The better you understand the flow of the era, the easier it becomes to read classical literature or historical articles.
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I guess the classics really do contain wisdom that is applicable across all ages.
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In popular music narratives, seasonal changes or weather are the most classic imagery representing emotional states.
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