Chinese-English Dictionary of Chinese Literature

Author: Yuan Tao
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: The "Chinese-English Dictionary of Chinese Literature" is a lexical reference toolbook specifically designed for Chinese literature, primarily serving domestic and international learners in Chinese literary terms.
The dictionary includes over 13,200 entries, encompassing literary works, writers, literary figures, geographical names from important works, literary schools and movements, literary terminology, and common literary expressions. Each entry is annotated with pinyin and provided with corresponding English translations or explanations. Every entry consists of "Chinese original, Pinyin, English translation or explanation." For poets, writers, literary critics, and others, only brief descriptions are included, such as birth and death dates, identity, and major works. The dictionary clarifies the relationships among literary figures, writers, and works.
Additionally, research materials on Chinese literature abroad often use conventional Latin transliterations for names, places, and dynasties, differing from the officially recognized Pinyin system in China. For example, Wang Changling’s Pinyin should be "WangChangling," but the Western standard Latin transliteration is "WangCh’ang-ling." frequently mix up these spellings, leading to communication difficulties between foreigners and Chinese. Therefore, the dictionary includes a comparative table of Latin and Pinyin in the appendix, making it clear for both domestic and international users.
This dictionary serves as a practical tool for the global promotion of Chinese literature. It will greatly assist Chinese and foreign scholars in academic and cultural exchanges. For students in Chinese and foreign language departments, it is a crucial reference for writing papers, introducing ancient Chinese culture to overseas audiences, and for foreign scholars researching Chinese literature. This book is a lexical reference toolbook primarily designed for Chinese literature, serving domestic and international learners in Chinese literary terms.