gǔ​yīn

ancient pronunciation

Senses

古音 gǔ​yīn ancient pronunciation

General term for the pronunciation of Chinese characters in ancient times

古音 gǔ​yīn classical speech sounds

In Chinese phonology, refers specifically to the pronunciation of the Zhou through Han Dynasties, often contrasted with 今音 jīn​yīn

References

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