Research on Synonyms in the "Lunheng"

Author: Xu Zhengkao
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Publish Date: 2004-09-01
Features: The Lunheng by Wang Chong of the Eastern Han Dynasty is an important work in the history of ancient Chinese thought. Its content is extensive, and it features a rich vocabulary, making it highly representative of the language of the Eastern Han period. This book provides a detailed discussion of the synonyms in the work from a linguistic perspective. Typical examples are given for each group of synonyms, and their structural characteristics and origins are analyzed and summarized. This book holds significant value for the history of Chinese vocabulary and lexicography, and its research methods also have methodological implications for the study of synonyms in ancient Chinese vocabulary.