今古文 Traditional form: 今古文 Pinyin (reading): jīngǔwén Definitions: Former Han dynasty study or rewriting of classical texts such as the Confucian six classics 六經/六经 ( Liùjīng) Characters: 今 - modern, current; today, now 古 - old, classic, ancient 文 - culture, literature, writing Traditional characters: 今 - modern, current; today, now 古 - old, classic, ancient 文 - culture, literature, writing