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Sinology
[ sahy-nol-uh-jee, si- ]
noun
- the study of the language, literature, history, customs, etc., of China.
Sinology
/ saɪˈnɒlədʒɪ; ˌsaɪnəˈlɒdʒɪkəl; ˌsɪn-; ˈsaɪnəˌlɒɡ; sɪ- /
noun
- the study of Chinese history, language, culture, etc
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Derived Forms
- Sinologue, noun
- Siˈnologist, noun
- Sinological, adjective
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Other Words From
- Si·no·log·i·cal [sahyn-l-, oj, -i-k, uh, l, sin-], adjective
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Word History and Origins
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Example Sentences
The science of Sinology (systematic study of China through Chinese texts) has won its place among the archaeological disciplines.
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