classical chinese

Ancient Confusion: Mistranslations and Misinterpretations in Classical Chinese Literature
Imagine a world where access to books is limited, copying texts is laborious, and standardized education is scarce. Welcome to ancient China, where mistranslations and misinterpretations of classical literature were par for the course.
Oct 22, 2024 ancient literature, translation errors, classical chinese, literary misunderstanding
Did Ancient Chinese Use Vernacular in Daily Conversations?
The question of whether ancient Chinese people, particularly those before the Song Dynasty, used vernacular or classical language in their daily conversations is an intriguing one. Most of what we know about what ancient Chinese said comes from written records.
Oct 21, 2024 classical chinese, historical communication, language evolution, oral vs written language