{"product_id":"a-brief-history-of-the-xi-xiang-9781032430683","title":"A Brief History of the Chinese Language VI: Middle Chinese Lexicon 2","description":"\u003cp\u003eAs the sixth volume of a multivolume set on the Chinese language, this book studies the influence of foreign culture on Middle Chinese lexicon and the development of synonyms, idioms, and proverbs during the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFocusing on lexicons in Middle Chinese, the middle form of the Chinese language used between the 4th century CE and the 12th century CE, this book first analyzes loanwords in Middle Chinese, a product of cultural exchange with western regions on the Silk Road and the impact of Buddhism. It then discusses the differences in meaning between monosyllables and polysyllables. The final chapter describes enriching idioms and proverbs and the major sources of words, including classical works, Buddhist texts, and the spoken language.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIllustrated with abundant examples, this comprehensive groundwork on Chinese lexical history will be a must-read for scholars and students studying ancient Chinese language and linguistics and especially for beginning learners of the Middle Chinese lexicon.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e XI Xiang\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1032430680\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781032430683\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Routledge\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/19\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 168\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.56lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.38d","brand":"XI Xiang","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46465694335231,"sku":"9781032430683","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_92167d1f-2f6b-4828-8e05-cdd15a794022.jpg?v=1736347007","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/a-brief-history-of-the-xi-xiang-9781032430683","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}