Modern people rarely wrote novels in classical Chinese or ancient Chinese because these novels usually involved some traditional culture and historical knowledge, which might be difficult for modern people. However, there were also some modern novels written in classical Chinese or ancient Chinese, such as Dream of the Red Chamber, Journey to the West, etc. Although the language used in these novels was classical Chinese or ancient Chinese, it could be understood as modern language after translation.
The following are some famous works in classical Chinese: 1 The Analects of Confucius, Wei Linggong, Yong Ye, Xue Er, Zheng Zheng, etc. 2. The word " Peach Blossom Spring " in " The Story of Peach Blossom Spring " 3. The word "three gorges" in "three gorges". 4. The word " Ascend " in " Ascend " 5. The word "everlasting regret" in "Song of Everlasting Sorrow". 6. The word "crocodile" in "Crocodile Sacrifice". 7. The word "Xiaoshan" in "Xiaoshan Pavilion". 8. The word "Yueyang Tower" in "The Story of Yueyang Tower". 9. The word "Drunkard" in "Drunkard Pavilion". 10. The word "teacher" in "On Teachers".
There were many ancient Chinese prose in classical Chinese. The following are some famous ones: 1 Preface to Lanting Collection-Wang Xizhi 2 "Ode to the Red Cliff"-Su Shi 3 "The Drunkard Pavilion"-Ouyang Xiu 4. The Story of Yueyang Tower-Fan Zhongyan Song of Everlasting Regret-Bai Juyi Dream of the Red Chamber-Cao Xueqin Journey to the West-Wu Chengen 8 Water Margins-Shi Nai 'an 9 The Scholars-Wu Jingzi Romance of the Three Kingdoms-Luo Guanzhong These articles were of various types, but they were all good writing materials that could inspire people.
Ancient novels were originally written in classical Chinese. In modern times, with the rise of the vernacular movement, small words written in Chinese were also called vernacular novels or modern novels.
The ancient people could indeed speak classical Chinese. The classical Chinese was an official language in ancient China. It appeared in the pre-Qin period and was widely used in later dynasties. The grammar, vocabulary and expression of classical Chinese are very different from modern Chinese, so it was a very important language in ancient society. In ancient times, classical Chinese was usually used to write official documents, books, papers, etc. It was also used for communication in the fields of politics, culture, and art. The application of classical Chinese was very wide, so it had an important position in ancient society. In addition to written communication, classical Chinese was also used for oral communication in ancient times. People in ancient times usually used classical Chinese to communicate, which is still used by some dialect today.
The first appearance of ancient characters in ancient Chinese characters could be traced back to the oracle bone inscription period more than 3,000 years ago. According to the explanation of Shuo Wen Jie Zi," Jiong " was a pictograph that represented an image with protruding eyes. As time went by, the word 'Jiong' gradually evolved into other Chinese characters such as 'Jiong',' Jiongxue 'and so on. In classical Chinese, the word 'embarrassed' was also commonly used to express emotions such as exclamation, joy, and surprise. In modern times, it had gradually become a popular online phrase in online culture.
The following are some of the more classic sentences in ancient classical Chinese prose: Every man is responsible for the rise and fall of the world. - Gu Yanwu's Record of Daily Knowledge 2. The water is clear and there are no murlocs. The water is cheap and invincible. - Ban Gu's Han Shu 3. The people are the most important, the state is the second, the monarch is the least important. - Mencius, King Hui of Liang 4. Those who have attained the Tao help more than those who have lost the Tao. - Mencius, Mencius, Gongsun Chou II 5 days of vigorous gentleman to self-improvement. - Xun Zi's "Persuade to Learn" Men die for wealth, birds die for food. - Sima Qian, Records of the Historian, Biography of Shang Jun Don't do to others what you don't want others to do to you. - The Analects of Confucius, Duke Ling of Wei If a workman wants to do his job well, he must first sharpen his tools. - Confucius 'Analects of Confucius, Duke Ling of Wei A gentleman helps others to achieve their good deeds, but does not help others to achieve their evil deeds. - Confucius, The Analects of Confucius, Xue Er When the granary is full, you know etiquette. When you have enough food and clothing, you know honor and disgrace. - Guan Zi, Guan Zi, Herdsman
The reason why ancient novels used classical Chinese was because it had a unique advantage in the process of inheritance. In the process of inheritance, classical Chinese had experienced a long period of development and formed a complete set of grammar, vocabulary, sentence structure and expression methods, which made classical Chinese accurately express the meaning of the author and could be accurately understood by future generations of readers. The language form of classical Chinese was very different from other languages. The pronunciation, intonation and tone of classical Chinese are very different from other languages, which makes classical Chinese have a great advantage in expressing complex, abstract and profound thoughts. The writings in classical Chinese had a unique position and significance in culture. The classical Chinese represented the culture and tradition of ancient China and was an important part of Chinese culture.
Ancient Chinese people usually did not speak in classical Chinese, but in ancient Chinese, which was also known as classical Chinese. The classical Chinese was a written language used in ancient China to record official documents, classics, and cultural knowledge. Its grammar, vocabulary, and expression were very different from modern Chinese. Although classical Chinese played an important role in ancient Chinese history, it was rarely used in modern society and was replaced by modern Chinese. Although modern Chinese people may not use classical Chinese in their daily lives, many writers, scholars, and cultural inheritors are still committed to protecting and promoting the cultural value of classical Chinese and passing it on through modern languages and expressions.
Ancient people could not speak classical Chinese or vernacular Chinese. The classical Chinese and the vernacular Chinese were two forms of language that appeared and developed separately in modern China. They were used for written and spoken language respectively. In ancient China, the main forms of language were ancient prose and ancient vernacular. These two forms of language have been stopped in modern China.
When analyzing prose and classical Chinese, you can start from the following aspects: 1. Reading and understanding the text: When reading prose and classical Chinese, you need to first understand the stylistic characteristics and writing skills. For example, prose is usually based on description and focuses on expressing emotions and artistic conception, while classical Chinese is based on translation and focuses on accurately expressing the original meaning. When reading, you can use annotations, word explanations, and sentence analysis to help you understand the content and meaning of the article. 2. Clear the structure of the article: The structure of prose and classical Chinese is relatively fixed. It usually has a title, a body, and an ending. When reading, you need to first understand the overall structure of the article and then analyze it according to the content of the article, such as finding the theme of the article, the plot and the characters. 3. Analysis of expression: The expression of prose and classical Chinese is relatively unique. You need to pay attention to their rhetorical techniques and expressions. For example, in prose, you can use figurative, personification, and other rhetorical devices to enhance the expressiveness of the article; in classical Chinese, you can use empty words, idioms, ellipsis, repetition, and other expressions to express your thoughts and feelings. Understanding cultural background: Prose and classical Chinese are both important components of Chinese culture, so it is necessary to understand their cultural and historical background. For example, when reading prose, one needed to pay attention to the idioms, slangs, and historical allusions used in the article, while when reading classical Chinese, one needed to pay attention to the ancient culture and historical knowledge used in the article. In short, the analysis of prose and classical Chinese needs to start from many aspects. It needs to pay attention to understanding its stylistic characteristics, writing skills and expression methods. At the same time, it also needs to understand its cultural background and historical background.