Ancestor of Chinese

Author: Wang Shiyuan (USA), Li Baojia
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Publish Date: 2005-10-01
Features: "The Ancestors of Chinese" is not only a specialized study on the origin of the Chinese language but also encompasses a series of major issues such as the origin and development of Chinese culture, the Chinese nation, and even the civilizations of East Asia and Southeast Asia. It holds a significant position in the study of human civilization and linguistic evolution. Where are the ancestors of Chinese? This collection of diverse views, "The Ancestors of Chinese," despite the proliferation of hypotheses, the lack of consensus, even the sharp exchanges and counterarguments, undoubtedly represents the top level of research on the origin of Chinese in the international historical-comparative linguistics field during the latter half of the 20th century. It also indicates the research trends of historical-comparative linguistics in Eastern languages and related languages across Europe and America in the 21st century. Without a doubt, the significance of this work is not limited to the field of linguistics; it holds irreplaceable reference value for numerous humanities disciplines.