Lexicology Theory and Application - (Three)

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Publish Date: 2006-03-01
Features: The First International Academic Conference on Chinese Lexicology and the Fifth National Conference, jointly organized by the School of Liberal Arts at Wuhan University and Commercial Press, was held from April 18 to 23, 2004, at Wuhan University. Like the previous four conferences, each with its own new spirit, this conference brought about new changes—it strongly advocated the following principles: integrating China and the world, bridging the past and the present, strengthening theoretical construction, and focusing on the linguistic life. The main topics included: ① Theoretical research on Chinese lexicology with an emphasis on inheritance, borrowing, innovation, and interdisciplinary integration. ② Chinese lexicological research oriented toward Chinese information processing and pragmatics. ③ Research on the linguistic life of overseas Chinese and the compilation of the Global Chinese Dictionary. This change undoubtedly signifies a new academic perspective and research direction, indicating the new development of Chinese lexicological studies. Delegates from 11 countries and regions attended the conference, including 107 formal representatives and 47 attending representatives. Scholars from China and abroad, ancient Chinese and modern Chinese researchers, theoretical and applied researchers broke down the boundaries and gathered together to exchange ideas, creating a fresh atmosphere. The entire conference was grand, enthusiastic, and highly productive. The conference received 125 papers, covering almost all important aspects of modern Chinese lexicological theory and application, with a noticeable advancement in both breadth and depth. Many topics fully reflected the conference's principles, demonstrating strong theoretical, practical, and applicability. Due to space limitations, only 24 papers were selected for this issue of Lexicological Theory and Application to share with fellow scholars. This issue was edited and compiled by Zhao Shiju, with editorial committee members listed in alphabetical order: Li Rulong, Su Baorong, Su Xinchun, Xu Zuyou, Zhang Zhiyi, Zhao Shiju, Zhou Hongbo, and Zhou Jian. Additionally, Zhai Yinghua from Wuhan University participated in the proofreading of the English section and is hereby gratefully acknowledged. Editors, Spring 2005