Shuowen Jiezi Close Reading

Author: Yin Jiming
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Publish Date: 2006-03-01
Features: This book centers on the explanation of the 540 radicals in Shuowen Jiezi, with connections both vertically and horizontally, striving to comprehensively present the cultural landscape contained within Shuowen Jiezi. In aspects such as the format of the work, characters, phonology, etymology, linguistic origins, grammar, and vocabulary, the author meticulously uncovers and carefully organizes them. Through this, readers can not only understand the principles of characters but also gain insights into the reasons behind their creation.