三坟五典 — “The Three Tombs and Five Canons”
三坟五典 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “the Three Tombs and Five Canons”. Ancient Chinese texts traditionally believed to be the earliest historical records or classics. Literally, “Three Tombs and Five Canons”.
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三坟五典 Pronunciation and Pinyin
三坟五典 Character Breakdown
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这位学者对上古文化有深入研究，对三坟五典的内涵更是了然于胸。
This scholar has a profound knowledge of ancient culture, and is particularly well-versed in the essence of the Three Tombs and Five Canons.
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Open the tool →Questions about 三坟五典
What does 三坟五典 mean?
三坟五典 (sān fén wǔ diǎn) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “the Three Tombs and Five Canons”.
How do you pronounce 三坟五典?
三坟五典 is pronounced sān fén wǔ diǎn in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 三坟五典 literally mean?
Literally, 三坟五典 means “Three Tombs and Five Canons”. It is used to mean “the Three Tombs and Five Canons”.
What is the Chinese definition of 三坟五典?
相传为我国最早的古籍。