English–Chinese
“classical music” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyingǔ diǎn
Example
我喜欢听古典音乐。wǒ xǐ huān tīng gú diǎn yīn yuè
I like listening to classical music.
How to say “classical music” in Chinese
“Classical music” in Chinese is 古典 (gǔ diǎn).
A respected traditional model that sets a lasting standard across the arts.
Example sentences with 古典
古典时期的艺术影响了后来的许多风格。gú diǎn shí qī de yì shù yíng xiǎng le hòu lái de xǔ duō fēng gé
Art from the classical period influenced many later styles.
Tips for using 古典
- English speakers often hear "classical" mainly as a music label, but this word also covers recognized traditions in literature and drama, so the surrounding topic identifies the field.