A Brief History of the Chinese Language VI: Middle Chinese Lexicon 2 (Chinese Linguistics)

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Synopsis
As the sixth volume of a multi-volume set on the Chinese language, this book studies the influence of foreign culture on Middle Chinese lexicon and the development of synonyms, idioms and proverbs during the period.Focusing on lexicons in Middle Chinese, the middle form of the Chinese language used between the 4th century AD and the 12th century AD, this book first analyzes loanwords in Middle Chinese, a product of cultural exchange with western regions on the silk road and the impact of Buddhism. It then discusses the differences in meaning between monosyllables and polysyllables. The final chapter describes enriching idioms and proverbs and the major sources of words, including classical works, Buddhist texts and the spoken language.Illustrated with abundant examples, this comprehensive groundwork on Chinese lexical history will be a must read for scholars and students studying ancient Chinese language, linguistics and especially for beginning learners of the Middle Chinese lexicon.
Copyright:
2023

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Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
Book Size:
168 Pages
ISBN-13:
9781000834697
Related ISBNs:
9781003365570, 9781032430621, 9781032430683
Publisher:
Taylor and Francis
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Copyrighted By:
Xi Xiang. The right of Xi Xiang to be identified as author of this work has been asserted in accordance with sections
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
History, Nonfiction, Language Arts, Foreign Language Study
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Bookshare Staff
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