A Brief History of the Chinese Language IV
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A Brief History of the Chinese Language IV

Old Chinese Lexicon

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A Brief History of the Chinese Language IV

Old Chinese Lexicon

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About This Book

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.

Focusing on lexicons in Old Chinese, the early form of the Chinese language used between the 18th century BCE and the 3rd century CE, this volume first introduces the methods of word formation in Old Chinese by analyzing words inscribed in oracle bones of the Shang Dynasty. Illustrated with examples, it then examines the lexical features of Old Chinese and explores the progress and evolutionary features of monosyllabic words, polysyllabic words, lexical meanings, synonyms, and idioms and proverbs over the course of the volume.

This comprehensive groundwork on Chinese lexical history is a must-read for scholars and students studying ancient Chinese language, linguistics, and especially for beginning learners of the Old Chinese lexicon.

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Publisher
Routledge
Year
2023
ISBN
9781000834550
Edition
1
Topic
Languages & Linguistics
Subtopic
Linguistics
Index
Languages & Linguistics

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Half Title
  3. Series
  4. Title
  5. Copyright
  6. Contents
  7. List of tables
  8. 1 Studying words of the Shang dynasty from oracle bone inscriptions
  9. 2 The progress of monosyllabic words of Old Chinese
  10. 3 The progress of polysyllabic words of Old Chinese
  11. 4 The progress of lexical meanings of Old Chinese
  12. 5 The progress of synonyms of Old Chinese
  13. 6 The progress of idioms and proverbs of Old Chinese
  14. Bibliography
  15. Index