"men and women of letters; the learned class as a whole," 1620s, from Latin literati/litterati, plural of literatus/litteratus "lettered" (see literate). The proper singular would be literatus, though Italian literato (1704) sometimes is used.
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1. This development serves as an opportunity for the literati here.
这些发展是文坛的机遇.
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2. Sima Qian is a famouse historian, literati and editor.
摘要司马迁是中国历史上一位著名的史学家 、 文学家和编辑家.
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3. This map depicts the ancient literati scene Guoqin degree system.
这幅图描绘的是古代文人学士制琴的场景.
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4. WeiJin Sacred Music comes from folk music and is made by literati.
魏晋雅乐是取调民间音乐(俗乐),文人制辞的宫廷音乐.
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5. Each Kunqu play was an exquisite literary work by some lofty - minded literati.
