This is the 5548th most frequent Chinese word.
典
"典" means "canon," "code," "classic," or "standard work."
'典' is used here as part of '经典 (jīngdiǎn)', meaning 'classic'. It highlights works considered timeless and definitive in their field.
这部作品成为了时代的象征和经典。
This piece of work has become a symbol of the era and a classic.
In this sentence, '典' is part of the term '古典 (gǔdiǎn)', which means 'classical'. It refers to traditional and established works of literature or art.
这是一本古典诗集。
This is a collection of classical poetry.
Here, '典' is used in '典范 (diǎnfàn)', which means 'model' or 'paragon'. It conveys the idea of an exemplary or ideal standard.