Literary Chinese
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- The written Chinese language used from the end of the Han Dynasty (220 ) to the early 20th century. In Chinese, 文言.
- The written Chinese language used from the Zhou Dynasty (1045 ) (especially the Spring and Autumn Period), through to the end of the Han Dynasty (220 ). In Chinese, 古文. The language of many classics of Chinese literature.
- Written Chinese for this entire period, without distinction.
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