Research on the pronunciation of the Sui and Tang dynasties

Author: Ge Yiqing
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Publish Date: 2003-08-01
Features: The Study of Sui-Tang Phonology is a posthumous work that reflects the full achievements of Ge Yiqing's decades-long dedication to the study of Sui-Tang phonological systems. The book disagrees with the methods and conclusions of the renowned Sinologist Bernhard Karlgren from the international sinological community in the 20th century, starting from the Qieyun phonological system representing the "Middle Chinese Chang'an pronunciation" of the Sui and Tang dynasties. It conducts meticulous research and systematic reconstruction on the phonetic values of initials, the opening/closing of rhymes, the phonetic values of finals, the phonetic values of tones, and related issues, proposing a series of entirely new and unique insights. The author examines the dating of rhyme books, verifies foreign transcriptions, connects the rhyme patterns of Tang poetry, traces the evolution of Chinese dialects, and often discusses with his former teachers and contemporary scholars. This research is highly distinctive in the study of the Qieyun phonological system and holds a significant position in the academic history of Chinese phonology. The primary readership of this book includes language scholars both at home and abroad, as well as students and scholars with an interest in Chinese language and culture.