English–Chinese
“classic” in Chinese
How to say “classic” in Chinese
“Classic” in Chinese is 名著 (míng zhù).
A book or paper whose reputation and influence endure long after its publication.
Example sentences with 名著
这部小说长期被认为是中国文学的名著。zhè bù xiǎo shuō cháng qī bèi rèn wéi shì zhōng guó wén xué de míng zhù
This novel has long been considered a classic of Chinese literature.
Tips for using 名著
- Because it names a work, it can be the object of verbs such as read, study, and recommend, while the surrounding context identifies whether the work is literary or academic.
Other Chinese words for “classic”
这本小说是中国现代文学的经典。zhè běn xiǎo shuō shì zhōng guó xiàn dài wén xué de jīng diǎn
This novel is a classic of modern Chinese literature.