Etymology (Revised Edition)

Author: Commercial Press
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Publish Date: August 1, 1978
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1. The Ciyuan is China's first large-scale language dictionary. It was first compiled in 1908 (34th year of the Guangxu reign). In 1915, it was published in five different formats. The continuation of The Ciyuan was published in 1931, and the abridged version was released in 1939. After decades of revisions, it was fully completed in 1983. It embodies the dedication of generations of scholars and the hard work of tens of thousands of people across several provinces. The project was vast and not easily achieved.
2. The revised edition of The Ciyuan is based on traditional character dictionaries, rhyme books, and classified encyclopedias, incorporating the features of modern dictionaries. It focuses on linguistic terms while also including encyclopedic content, prioritizing common usage and emphasizing practicality. It is a comprehensive, highly practical, and large-scale reference work. The entire set consists of four volumes, containing nearly 100,000 entries and about 12 million words of explanations, almost double that of the Zizhi Tongjian.
3. The revised edition of The Ciyuan is rich, extensive, and comprehensive in content. In addition to its extensive definitions of characters and terms, it also includes arts and literature, historical facts, customs, institutions, personal names, geographical names, book titles, as well as astronomy, astrology, medicine, technology, and flora and fauna. It blends vocabulary and encyclopedic knowledge, reflecting both its reference value and educational purpose while also ensuring readability. The revised edition has been refined by generations of experts, improving its structure, correcting errors, and enhancing its accuracy and depth. It is now even easier to use, making it highly authoritative. The entire work was meticulously reviewed and edited by Commercial Press, one of China's most renowned and influential publishing houses, with an unwavering commitment to excellence. This has further reinforced the book's accuracy and authority.
The Ciyuan is China's first large-scale language dictionary. It was first compiled in 1908 (34th year of the Guangxu reign) and has been revised and reprinted multiple times. It embodies the dedication of generations of scholars. The revised edition of The Ciyuan is based on traditional character dictionaries, rhyme books, and classified encyclopedias, incorporating the features of modern dictionaries. It focuses on linguistic terms while also including encyclopedic content, prioritizing common usage and emphasizing practicality. It is a comprehensive, highly practical, and large-scale reference work. The entire set consists of four volumes, containing nearly 100,000 entries and about 12 million words of explanations, almost double that of the Zizhi Tongjian. The revised edition of The Ciyuan is rich, extensive, and comprehensive in content. It reflects both its reference value and educational purpose while also ensuring readability. The revised edition has been refined by generations of experts, improving its structure, correcting errors, and enhancing its accuracy and depth. It is now even easier to use, making it highly authoritative. The entire work was meticulously reviewed and edited by Commercial Press, one of China's most renowned and influential publishing houses, with an unwavering commitment to excellence. This has further reinforced the book's accuracy and authority.