Brief History of the Chinese Language IV - Old Chinese Lexicon

As the fourth volume of a multi-volume set on the Chinese language, this book studies the lexical system of Old Chinese and the development of different types of lexicons during the period.

List of contents

1. Studying Words of the Shang Dynasty from Oracle Bone Inscriptions 2. The Progress of Monosyllabic Words of Old Chinese 3. The Progress of Polysyllabic Words of Old Chinese 4. The Progress of Lexical Meanings of Old Chinese 5. The Progress of Synonyms of Old Chinese 6. The Progress of Idioms and Proverbs of Old Chinese

About the author

Xi Xiang is Professor at Sichuan University (China) and a distinguished linguist. His research interests are focused on Chinese language history and Chinese linguistics. His major works include A Brief History of Chinese, Dictionary of Poetry Classics, Commentary on the Translation of Poetry Classics, Dictionary of Ancient Chinese Knowledge, and Concise Ancient Chinese Dictionary.

Summary

As the fourth volume of a multi-volume set on the Chinese language, this book studies the lexical system of Old Chinese and the development of different types of lexicons during the period.

Product details

• Authors: Xi Xiang
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 19.12.2024
• EAN: 9781032430652
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3243065-2
• No. of pages: 236
• Series: Chinese Linguistics
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > General and comparative linguistics; Social sciences, law, business > Social sciences (general); China, LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / General, LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Linguistics / General, FOREIGN LANGUAGE STUDY / Chinese, Chinese, Regional Studies, Regional / International studies, Historical & comparative linguistics, Language teaching and learning, Language teaching & learning (other than ELT), Historical and comparative linguistics