Chinese lexicography in the twentieth century / Yong Heming, Peng Jing and Zhang Xiangming.

First edition.

New York : Peter Lang, [2024]

ix, 279 pages ; 23 cm

"Chinese Lexicography in the Twentieth Century provides an in-depth description of the evolution of Chinese lexicography over different stages in the 20th century. It covers such major types as philological, bilingual, learners, electronic, specialized and special-aspect dictionaries, as well as encyclopedic dictionaries (including encyclopedias). Each chapter concludes with an insightful analysis of the characteristics and prospects of Chinese dictionary making over different periods of time. The book provides, for the first time, a systematic, coherent and phase-by-phase account of Chinese dictionary compilations in Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan in the 20th century. It ends with a comprehensive survey of theoretical explorations of Chinese lexicography, the application of their findings and significant activities in the century"-- Provided by publisher.

Online version: Heming, Yong, 1963- Chinese lexicography in the twentieth century First edition. New York : Peter Lang, 2024

English

April 09, 2024

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Chinese language > Lexicography > History > 20th century.