Similarities between books and encyclopedias

The similarity between China's books and western encyclopedias lies in that they all contain the knowledge in their respective cultural environments and classify them. It can also be said that the textbook is an encyclopedia and a compilation of materials. Because of the similarity between the quasi-book and the encyclopedia, the quasi-book is called the ancient encyclopedia of China. In China, encyclopedias and similar books belong to the category of dictionaries.

The differences between the two are listed here, and the similarities can be further compared and understood: encyclopedia is an understanding and overview of existing knowledge; A textbook is a copy and edit of existing materials. Encyclopedia pays attention to tools; The textbook emphasizes systematization. Encyclopedia is the product of western culture; Classics are the typical embodiment of China's traditional cultural characteristics.