gu2 din2古典
Jyutpinggu2 din2
Yalegú dín
Definition
Classical; referring to a past ideology, style, or work regarded as a standard or archetypal model.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to works or styles that have stood the test of time and are considered standard models of excellence. While it often appears in academic or formal contexts like music or literature, it can also describe an aesthetic that feels traditional, elegant, or old fashioned.
Examples
He really likes listening to classical music.
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Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe something that is simply old or outdated, as it carries a sense of prestige or canonical status that 舊 or 老 lack.
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