Sinology

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

Si·nol·o·gy

[sahy-nol-uh-jee, si-]
noun
the study of the language, literature, history, customs, etc., of China.

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

Si·no·log·i·cal [sahyn-l-oj-i-kuhl, sin-] , adjective
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Sinology is always a great word to know.
So is zedonk. Does it mean:
the offspring of a zebra and a donkey.
a fool or simpleton; ninny.
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Sinology (saɪˈnɒlədʒɪ, sɪ-)
 
n
the study of Chinese history, language, culture, etc
 
Sinological
 
adj
 
Si'nologist
 
n
 
Sinologue
 
n

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