Items related to A Syllabic Dictionary of the Chinese Language: Arranged...
A Syllabic Dictionary of the Chinese Language: Arranged According to the Wu-fang Yuen Yin, with the Pronunciation as Heard in Peking, Canton, Amoy and ... Linguists & the Languages of China S.) - Hardcover
Synopsis
Williams' later Syllabic Dictionary of the Chinese Language (1874) was an
attempt to combine and synthesize the achievements of Western lexicography in
China, in particular the method of dialect comparison (a field in which 'the
natives have done nothing'), while making extensive use of Chinese reference
works and traditional lexicographic sources. Thus Williams describes the Wufang
Yuanyin or 'Original Sounds of the Five Regions' (1700) as 'the
groundwork of the present dictionary'. The Syllabic Dictionary represents
an ambitious attempt to compress into one work as far as possible all the
information 'to satisfy all the needs of a foreigner', including information
about 'general and vernacular' readings of characters, aspects of the etymology
and history of characters and variant 'authorized and colloquial' meanings.
Subsequently, additional indices were produced such as John C. Gibson's A
Swatow Index to the Syllabic Dictionary of Chinese by S. Wells Williams and
to the Dictionary of the Vernacular of Amoy by Carstairs Douglas (1886)
and James Acheson's An Index to Dr. Williams' 'Syllabic Dictionary of the
Chinese Language', Arranged According to Sir Thomas Wade's System of Orthography (1879).
attempt to combine and synthesize the achievements of Western lexicography in
China, in particular the method of dialect comparison (a field in which 'the
natives have done nothing'), while making extensive use of Chinese reference
works and traditional lexicographic sources. Thus Williams describes the Wufang
Yuanyin or 'Original Sounds of the Five Regions' (1700) as 'the
groundwork of the present dictionary'. The Syllabic Dictionary represents
an ambitious attempt to compress into one work as far as possible all the
information 'to satisfy all the needs of a foreigner', including information
about 'general and vernacular' readings of characters, aspects of the etymology
and history of characters and variant 'authorized and colloquial' meanings.
Subsequently, additional indices were produced such as John C. Gibson's A
Swatow Index to the Syllabic Dictionary of Chinese by S. Wells Williams and
to the Dictionary of the Vernacular of Amoy by Carstairs Douglas (1886)
and James Acheson's An Index to Dr. Williams' 'Syllabic Dictionary of the
Chinese Language', Arranged According to Sir Thomas Wade's System of Orthography (1879).
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherGanesha Publishing Ltd
- Publication date2001
- ISBN 10 1862100217
- ISBN 13 9781862100213
- BindingHardcover
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages1338
- EditorHutton Christopher M., Bolton Kingsley
Search results for A Syllabic Dictionary of the Chinese Language: Arranged...
Seller Image
A Syllabic Dictionary of the Chinese Language; Arranged According to the Wu- Fang Yuen Yin. 2 volumes.
Published by
Ganesha Publishing London, 2001, 2001
ISBN 10: 1862100217
ISBN 13: 9781862100213
Used
Hardcover
Seller: ROBIN SUMMERS BOOKS LTD, Aldeburgh, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Fine. First edition thus. Hardback. 2 vols. Octavos. xxv, lxxxiv, 570; (571)- 1254pp. Original blue boards with gilt spine titles. A fine and unread set. No jackets. Facsimile of the 1889 edition with new Introduction. Seller Inventory # C14967
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Syllabic Dictionary of the Chinese Language, A: Arranged According to the Wu-fang Yuen Yin, with the Pronunciation as Heard in Peking, Canton, Amoy and Shanghai
Published by
Bristol, United Kingdom: Ganesha Publishing Ltd, 2001
ISBN 10: 1862100217
ISBN 13: 9781862100213
New
Hardcover
Seller: D2D Books, Berkshire, United Kingdom
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: New. No Jacket. Ganesha Publishing hardback VOLUMES 1 & 2 (AI - LWAN & ma - yung), has a pen line to top edge and some small black spots to rear cover vol 2 but are NEW BOOKS UNUSED. Full refund if not satisfied. 24 hour despatch via Special Delivery. Seller Inventory # may784a
Quantity: 1 available
Seller Image
A Syllabic Dictionary of the Chinese Language; Arranged According to the Wu-fang yuen yin, with the Pronunciation as Heard in Peking, Canton, Amoy, and Shandhai (Western Linguists and The Languages of China). 2 volumes.
Seller: Powell's Bookstores Chicago, ABAA, Chicago, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Used - Like New. 2001. Hardcover. 2 volumes. Cloth. 4to. Vol.I: Ai-Lwan. Vol.II: Ma-Yung. Reprint of the Shanghai edition of 1889. Fine. Seller Inventory # mfj0264
Quantity: 1 available