Journal of the History of the Chinese Language. Issue 6

Author: Compiled by the Center for the Study of the History of the Chinese Language, Zhejiang University
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Publish Date: 2006-12-01
Features: The Journal of the History of the Chinese Language (Issue 6) includes 34 papers, covering research from perspectives such as phonology, grammar, and dialects, as well as vocabulary and etymology. It remains a diverse collection, with each contributor excelling in their own field. In 2004-2005, the Center for the Study of the History of the Chinese Language held two academic conferences, and the main articles in this issue of the journal were submitted to these conferences. The book is categorized by research content, broadly including the following types:
Grammar: Professor Guo Xurong's paper, "Comparative Study of Sanskrit and Chinese and Research on the Main Translators of Medieval Buddhist Texts," proposes a methodology for studying the history of Chinese grammar using comparative Sanskrit and Chinese analysis, and specifically explores two applicable methods.
Phonology and Dialects: There are seven papers in this category, including those by Ding Feng, a scholar based in Japan, who studies the fanqie (a type of phonetic notation) in the Yi Jing Yin Yi (A Comprehensive Dictionary of Buddhist Texts) by Xuan Ying and Huili, and Yang Jun, who researches the Yun Jing (Rime Mirror), both of which demonstrate outstanding expertise and deep insights.