main text; unannotated edition; intaglio inscription
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main text (of an annotated book); body text
Refers specifically to the original, unannotated core text to which annotations or commentaries are added.
When studying ancient texts, it is recommended to first read through the main text to understand its original meaning.
The teacher instructed us that we must read the main text before reading the annotations.
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The main text part of this edition of the Analects has large print and is very comfortable to read.
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unannotated edition (of a book); text-only version
A printed edition that contains only the original text without any accompanying commentary or notes.
I bought a copy of the 'Thirteen Classics in Unannotated Edition', which is suitable for carrying around and reciting.
For researchers, both the unannotated edition and the annotated version are essential.
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This publisher is renowned for publishing high-quality unannotated editions of ancient texts.
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intaglio inscription (on a seal); characters cut in relief (the negative space)
In seal carving, '白文' refers to characters carved into the surface, leaving the impression as raised lines of ink. It contrasts with '朱文' (red characters), where the characters themselves are raised.
This seal is intaglio; the impression shows white characters on a red background.
He is skilled at carving intaglio inscriptions, with lines that are archaic and powerful.
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Collectors prefer the vigorous style of this ancient intaglio seal.
The combination of relief and intaglio characters is an important manifestation of the artistry of a seal.