The Compilation Tradition of China's Dictionaries

Dictionary Compilation in China The traditional dictionaries are dictionaries, dictionaries and dictionaries. A dictionary is a reference book, which is mainly used to explain the form, sound and meaning of Chinese characters. A dictionary is a reference book, which is mainly used to explain the meaning, concept and usage of words. Dictionaries: Words and words have the same meaning in expressing words and words, but in ancient times, words can be used to refer to "language assistance". (Function words) For example, "word" refers to a larger scope than "word". Generally speaking, a Chinese dictionary mainly containing Chinese words is called. The Tradition and Development of China's Dictionary Compilation There was no distinction between dictionaries and dictionaries in ancient China, which were collectively called "word books", because ancient Chinese was mostly monosyllabic words, and there was no obvious distinction between words. Shuo Wen Jie Zi, edited by Xu Shen, is the first word book to analyze fonts and explore the origin of font structure. Erya is the first exegetical book in China, whose main content is to explain the meaning of words. Guang Yun is the first existing rhyme book in China. This paper summarizes the pronunciation of characters and probes into the origin of rhyme. Ancient dictionaries are divided into: word book (font), exegesis book (meaning) and rhyme book (pronunciation). Kangxi Dictionary in Qing Dynasty marked the beginning of the appearance of reference books named after dictionaries in China. At that time, the "dictionary" specifically referred to Kangxi Dictionary, which represented the highest level of ancient dictionaries in China, with about 50,000 words. Etymology published by 19 15 and 193 1 and Cihai published by 1936 inherited the characteristics of traditional dictionaries, absorbed the advantages of foreign dictionaries, created entries for the first time, and included encyclopedia entries reflecting scientific and cultural knowledge. 1937, The Grand Dictionary of Mandarin edited by li jinxi was arranged alphabetically for the first time. Since 1980s, a complete dictionary system has basically taken shape in China, which is embodied in the following aspects: 1. Basic and authoritative Chinese dictionaries basically form a series; 2. Chinese and foreign bilingual dictionaries basically cover all practical languages; 3. Subject dictionaries basically cover all major subjects; 4. Variety of dictionaries; 5. Explain the functions and uses of the dictionary in detail; 6. The social awareness of dictionaries has been significantly improved. Since 1980s, China has published a large number of literature appreciation reference books, such as China Poetry Appreciation Dictionary, Tang Poetry Appreciation Dictionary, Landscape Poetry Appreciation Dictionary, China Calligraphy and Painting Appreciation Dictionary, Dream of Red Mansions Appreciation Dictionary and so on. Some people admit that these dictionaries are a kind of dictionaries, some people think they can't be called dictionaries, and some people think they are new reference books.