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SINOLOGY
Sinology
(noun) the study of Chinese history and language and culture
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
sinology (uncountable)
(humanities) The study of the history, language and culture of China; Chinese studies.
Source: Wiktionary
Si*nol"o*gy, n. Etym: [Cf. F. sinologie.]
Definition: That branch of systemized knowledge which treats of the Chinese, their language, literature, etc.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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