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văn ngôn

[van˧˧ ŋon˧˧] 🎙 Say it

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

(noun) Literary Chinese (literary language used from the fall of the Han dynasty (220 C.E.) to the early 20th century)

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

ngôn ngữ văn học Trung Quốc

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Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

(noun) Classical Chinese (literary language used in old China)

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

ngôn ngữ văn học được sử dụng ở Trung Quốc cũ

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What does “văn ngôn” mean?

(noun) Literary Chinese (literary language used from the fall of the Han dynasty (220 C.E.) to the early 20th century)

Is “văn ngôn” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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