Dictionary of Difficult Chinese Characters in Traditional Chinese Medicine (Revised Edition)

Author: Li Rong
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Publish Date: 2001-04-01
Features: This book is a specialized dictionary of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and a reference tool for learning TCM. It not only includes annotations for many difficult characters commonly found in general language dictionaries but also incorporates specialized TCM characters that are not typically covered in general dictionaries, or adds phonetic entries and definitions specific to TCM. The compilation adheres to the general norms of standard dictionaries, meticulously verifying all four essential elements—character form, pronunciation, meaning, and examples. It also follows the universal standard of dictionaries by including not only the original meaning but also common meanings and specialized TCM meanings. This reflects the origin and evolution of characters, as well as their development from the original meaning to specialized TCM usage. Therefore, it is a highly scientific and informative specialized dictionary, a reference tool with outstanding practical value. It holds great reference and utility for those working in, teaching, or conducting research on TCM, as well as for the and study of ancient TCM texts. It also lays the foundation for the future compilation of large-scale TCM dictionaries. Traditional Chinese Medicine, the great science and treasure trove of knowledge in our motherland, still contains much that remains undiscovered. Such reference tools can help unlock this treasure trove.