Sichuan Dialect and Folklore -- Revised Edition

Author: Huang Shangjun
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Publish Date: 2002-01-01
Features: This book is based on rich Sichuan dialect materials, combining methods of linguistic form description with ethnological research methods. It conducts comprehensive comparisons and emphasizes both the origin and development of Sichuan dialect words. The study focuses on examining Sichuan dialect terms from various aspects, such as the geographical conditions, cultural factors, customs, and historical background of the Sichuan region, exploring new paths for the study of Sichuan dialect and folk culture. The book highlights the influence of Sichuan folk culture on Sichuan dialect terms, delves into the folk etymology of Sichuan dialect words, and identifies the original characters of some Sichuan dialect terms. It has made significant progress in revealing the characteristics of Sichuan dialect and summarizing relevant theories of dialect and folk culture research. Additionally, it clarifies many Sichuan dialect terms recorded in ancient classics and explores the multiple reasons behind the formation of Sichuan dialect with intention. The appendix of the book serves as an organic supplement to the key content, effectively combining academic rigor with practicality. It is the first to compile and publish materials from one hundred clan genealogies in Sichuan, as well as a large number of dialect and folk culture terms recorded in Sichuan local gazettes. This undoubtedly holds great value for the study of Sichuan dialect and folk culture.