五典三坟 — “Ancient classics”
五典三坟 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Ancient classics”. Ancient texts. Literally, “Five Canons and Three Tombs”.
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他对古代文化情有独钟，家中的书房里堆满了五典三坟，令人叹为观止。
He has a special fondness for ancient culture; his study is filled with ancient classics, which is truly admirable.
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What does 五典三坟 mean?
五典三坟 (wǔ diǎn sān fén) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Ancient classics”.
How do you pronounce 五典三坟?
五典三坟 is pronounced wǔ diǎn sān fén in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 五典三坟 literally mean?
Literally, 五典三坟 means “Five Canons and Three Tombs”. It is used to mean “Ancient classics”.
What is the Chinese definition of 五典三坟?
犹言三坟五典。泛指古代典籍。