Chinese Lexicography in the Twentieth Century

The book provides an in-depth description of Chinese lexicography over different stages in the twentieth century. It provides a systematic and coherent account of Chinese dictionary compilations in both mainland China and in Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan, as well as an overview of theoretical explorations in the century.

Chinese Lexicography in the Twentieth Century provides an in-depth description of the evolution of Chinese lexicography over different stages in the twentieth 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 twentieth century. It ends with a comprehensive survey of theoretical explorations of Chinese lexicography, the application of their findings, and significant activities in the century.

Autorentext

Yong Heming is currently professor of Guangdong University of Finance, China. His research areas include bilingual lexicography, diachronic lexicography, and communicative lexicography. He has published extensively and his books have been reviewed by prestigious journals in Denmark, the United Kingdom, Holland, Australia, as well as in China. Peng Jing is currently associate professor of Guangdong University of Finance and Economics, China. Her areas of study include diachronic lexicography and contemporary business English. She has published extensively. Zhang Xiangming is currently associate professor of Guangdong University of Finance and Economics, China, and his areas of study include bilingual lexicography and translation studies.

Inhalt

Chinese philological dictionaries in the 20th century - Chinese bilingual dictionaries in the 20th century - Special and encyclopedic dictionaries in the 20th century - The inception and evolution of Chinese learners dictionaries - The emergence and development of Chinese electronic dictionaries - The 20th-century Chinese lexicography in Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan - Theoretical inquiries in Chinese lexicography: An overview - Appendix: The chronology of Chinese history - Major references - Index.