Etymology (Revised Edition) 1-4, Volume 4

Author: Editorial Department of Commercial Press, Revision Team of Ciyuan (Guangdong, Guangxi, Hunan, Henan)
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Publication Date: 1998-07-01
Features: Ciyuan is a large-scale language and vocabulary dictionary in China. It was first compiled in 1908 (34th year of the Guangxu reign), and has been revised and reprinted many times since then, embodying the dedication of generations of scholars. The revised edition of Ciyuan is based on traditional character dictionaries, rhyme books, and classified encyclopedias, while incorporating the characteristics of modern dictionaries. It focuses on linguistic terms, also includes encyclopedic content, prioritizes common usage, and emphasizes practicality, making it a comprehensive, highly practical large-scale reference work. The entire set consists of four volumes, containing nearly 100,000 entries, with explanations totaling approximately 12 million words—almost twice as much as the Zizhi Tongjian. The revised edition of Ciyuan is extremely rich, comprehensive, and broad in content. It not only reflects the tool-like and knowledge-based nature of the work but also considers readability. Through the revisions of several generations of expert scholars, the format has been improved, errors corrected, and gaps filled, making the content more accurate and detailed, and the use more convenient. The revised edition of Ciyuan is highly authoritative. The entire work has been reviewed and proofread by Commercial Press, a company renowned for its prestige and strength in China, which strives for excellence in its work. This has further enhanced the accuracy and authority of the book.