小爾雅

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Kong, Fu, 265? BCE-209 BCE

Language:

Chinese

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Other Title:

Xiao Er Ya

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"小爾雅" by Fu Kong is a historical linguistic work, likely written during the early to mid-20th century. This text serves as a critical reference for the understanding of Classical Chinese vocabulary, focusing on the clarification and meaning of various terms. It aims to preserve and elucidate the complexities of the language and its usage. The content of "小爾雅" is structured as a glossary, systematically defining words across various categories, such as nature, animals, and human relations. It lists terms followed by their meanings or synonyms, illustrating the rich tapestry of vocabulary and the intricate relationships between words. The work stands out as an effort to compile and elucidate essential concepts and terminology in a language deeply intertwined with Chinese culture and history, making it invaluable for students and scholars of the language. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Jun-Xiang Yang

Notes:

Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xiao_Erya

Release date is 2008-01-10