A Brief History of the Chinese Language VIII

Modern Chinese Lexicon 2

Xi Xiang, Chaofeng Guo

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Routledge
15 March 2023

Language: reference & general; Historical & comparative linguistics; Language Teaching (non-ELT)

Series: Chinese Linguistics

As the final volume of a multi-volume set on the Chinese language, this book studies the Western and Japanese influence on the lexicon of Modern Chinese, lexical developments in synonyms, idioms and proverbs in modern times, and lexical developments in contemporary times.

This volume first introduces the influence of foreign cultures on the modern Chinese lexicon with an emphasis on loanwords from Japanese and Indo-European languages. It then discusses the synonyms, idioms, and proverbs of Modern Chinese, elucidating their evolution, sources, and composition. The final part centers on the development of the Chinese lexicon after the May Fourth Movement in 1919, marking the beginning of the contemporary phase of the Chinese language. The author analyzes trends and types of neologisms and loanwords and analyzes the blend of Mandarin and dialect words and the necessity of lexical standardization.

Illustrated with abundant examples, this comprehensive groundwork on Chinese lexical history will be a must-read for scholars and students studying Modern Chinese language, linguistics, and especially for beginning learners of modern and contemporary Chinese lexicon.

By: Xi Xiang
Other: Chaofeng Guo
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
Weight: 453g
ISBN: 9781032430645
ISBN 10: 1032430648
Series: Chinese Linguistics
Pages: 174
Publication Date: 15 March 2023
Audience: General/trade , College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , ELT Advanced , Primary
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

1. The Influence of Modern Western Culture on the Development of the Chinese Lexicon 2. The Innovation of Synonyms in Modern Chinese 3. The Innovation of Idioms and Proverbs of Modern Chinese 4. The Innovation of Chinese Lexicon after the May Fourth Movement

Xi Xiang is Professor at Sichuan University (China) and a distinguished linguist. His research interests are focused on Chinese language history and Chinese linguistics. His major works include A Brief History of Chinese, Dictionary of Poetry Classics, Commentary on the Translation of Poetry Classics, Dictionary of Ancient Chinese Knowledge, and Concise Ancient Chinese Dictionary.