Sinology

[ sahy-nol-uh-jee, si- ]

noun

1. the study of the language, literature, history, customs, etc., of China.

Sinology

/ ˌsɪn-; ˌsaɪnəˈlɒdʒɪkəl; ˈsaɪnəˌlɒɡ; sɪ-; saɪˈnɒlədʒɪ /

noun

1. the study of Chinese history, language, culture, etc

Derived Forms

• Sinologue, noun
• Sinological, adjective
• Siˈnologist, noun

Other Words From

• Si·no·log·i·cal [sahyn-l-, oj, -i-k, uh, l, sin-], adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of Sinology¹

1880–85; Sino- + -logy; compare French, German sinologie

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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