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How do you say “classic” in Vietnamese?

“Classic” in Vietnamese is kinh điển (classic), cổ điển (classical).

Vietnamese words for “classic”

  • kinh điểnadjective
    Hanoi [kïŋ˧˧ ʔɗiən˧˩] · Saigon [kɨn˧˧ ʔɗiəŋ˨˩˦]kinh level điển dipping

    classic; classical

    for “classic” meaning: A perfect and/or early example of a particular style.

  • cổ điểnadjective
    Hanoi [ko˧˩ ʔɗiən˧˩] · Saigon [kow˨˩˦ ʔɗiəŋ˨˩˦]cổ dipping điển dipping

    classical

    for “classic” meaning: Exhibiting timeless quality and excellence.

    • Hầu như không có học sinh nào đạt điểm tối đa môn Văn học Cổ điển Trung Quốc.Almost no students get full marks in Chinese classics.

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