Classical Chinese

Classical Chinese is the traditional written form of Chinese used for over two thousand years, especially in literature, philosophy, and official documents. It features concise, often poetic syntax, with characters and phrases that can be highly context-dependent. Unlike modern Chinese, it has a more formal, compact style and employs few grammatical connectors or particles. While its vocabulary and structure require specialized study, Classical Chinese remains foundational for understanding China's historical texts, classical literature, and philosophical works, serving as a crucial cultural and linguistic heritage of Chinese civilization.