noun HSK 5
Traditional 文獻
literature · document · documentary material · reference material
Meaning
文献 refers to written materials, documents, or literature that contain valuable information, especially in academic, historical, or research contexts. It encompasses books, articles, records, and other documentary sources used for study or reference.
Usage
Commonly used in academic and research settings to refer to source materials, references, or scholarly literature. Often appears in phrases like 文献综述 (literature review) or 历史文献 (historical documents). This is a formal register word typically used in written Chinese or formal speech.
Examples
- 01写论文之前，我们需要查阅大量的相关文献。, .Before writing the thesis, we need to consult a large amount of relevant literature.
- 02这些古代文献对研究唐朝历史非常重要。.These ancient documents are very important for studying Tang Dynasty history.
Characters
Measure words
- 篇一篇文献
- 份一份文献
Common collocations
- 文献综述literature review
- 参考文献references, bibliography
- 历史文献historical documents
- 查阅文献to consult literature
Origin
The compound combines 文 (writing/literature) with 献 (to present/offer), originally referring to texts or materials that are preserved and offered for reference or study.