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Sinology

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

noun

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

Sinology

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

noun

  1. 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

Origin of Sinology1

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

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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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