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TOPIK 4noun

고전

gojeon

고전이 · 고전을

classic(s), classical work

Example

방학 동안 고전 소설을 몇 권 읽었어요.

I read a few classic novels over vacation.

Word parts

고 old전 standard work

Literally 'old standard work'.

Good to know

Classical music is technically 고전 음악, but people almost always say 클래식.