古籍 gǔjí ancient text
ancient text; antique books
How to remember 古籍: 古 old + 籍 register = ancient text.
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How it is used
- 'Ancient books / classical texts' - 整理古籍 (zhěnglǐ gǔjí) to collate ancient texts, 珍贵古籍 rare old books.
- A scholarly term specifically for old written works and antiquarian volumes; the 籍 = books/records.