Definition
拉文 refers to the Latin language or Latin literature, typically used in academic or historical contexts. It is a Mandarin transliteration of 'Latin' (from 拉丁文's shortened form). You'll encounter this word in discussions of classical studies, linguistics, or medieval history — it's not used for everyday conversation. Note that 拉丁 is the more common term for 'Latin' as an adjective or cultural label (拉丁文化), while 拉文 specifically means the written or spoken language.
n.
Latin (the language)Latin literature
Examples
- 拉文。Tā duì gǔdài lā hěn gǎn xìngqù.He is very interested in ancient Latin.
- 拉文。Zhè běn lā yǔfǎ shū hěn nán kàn dǒng.This Latin grammar book is very hard to understand.
- 拉文。Fānyì zhè piān lā wénxiàn xūyào hěnduō shíjiān.Translating this Latin document requires a lot of time.
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