Classical Chinese

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1. The written Chinese language used from the Zhou Dynasty (1045 B.C.E.) (especially the Spring and Autumn Period), through to the end of the Han Dynasty (220 C.E.). In Chinese, or, formally, . The language of many classics of Chinese literature.

2. The written Chinese language used from the Zhou Dynasty (1045 B.C.E.) to the early 20th century.