A Brief History of the Chinese Language VI
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A Brief History of the Chinese Language VI

Middle Chinese Lexicon 2

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A Brief History of the Chinese Language VI

Middle Chinese Lexicon 2

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As the sixth volume of a multivolume 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 CE and the 12th century CE, 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 and linguistics and especially for beginning learners of the Middle Chinese lexicon.

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Publisher
Routledge
Year
2023
ISBN
9781000834697
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. 1 The influence of foreign culture on the development of the Middle Chinese lexicon
  8. 2 The development of synonyms of Middle Chinese
  9. 3 The development of idioms and proverbs of Middle Chinese
  10. Bibliography
  11. Index