Dictionary of Etymology of New Words in Modern and Contemporary Chinese

Author: Hong Kong Chinese Language Society / Country: Mainland China
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Publish Date: 2002-03-01
Features: This book is a strictly defined etymological dictionary of Chinese, primarilying new Chinese words that emerged from the early 19th century to the mid-20th century, with a total of 5,275 entries. Some entries trace back to the era of missionaries entering China during the late Ming and early Qing dynasties. To compile this book, a dedicated corpus was established, extensively collecting relevant materials and fully incorporating existing research findings. The entries in this book are divided into main and sub-entries, facilitating readers' understanding of the evolution and changes of words. The definitions are striving for accuracy and conciseness. Examples are a crucial part of this book, providing early textual evidence to illustrate etymology as much as possible, even the first appearance of the word, and striving to indicate the corresponding era. The publication of this book holds significant meaning for the study of the history of Chinese vocabulary, the history of cultural exchanges between China and the world, and other fields.