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Sinology
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Si·nol·o·gy  (s-nl-j, s-)
n.
The study of Chinese language, literature, or civilization.

Sino·logi·cal (sn-lj-kl, sn-) adj.
Si·nolo·gist n.

Sinology [saɪˈnɒlədʒɪ sɪ-]
n
(Social Science / Peoples) (Linguistics / Languages) (Historical Terms) the study of Chinese history, language, culture, etc.
Sinological  [ˌsaɪnəˈlɒdʒɪkəl ˌsɪn-] adj
Sinologist  n
Sinologue  [ˈsaɪnəˌlɒg] n

Sinology
the branch of anthropology that studies Chinese culture. — Sinologist, Sinologue, n. — Sinological, adj.
See also: China
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.Sinology - the study of Chinese history and language and culture
arts, humanistic discipline, humanities, liberal arts - studies intended to provide general knowledge and intellectual skills (rather than occupational or professional skills); "the college of arts and sciences"
Translations
Sinology [ˌsaɪˈnɒlədʒɪ] Nsinología f
sinology
nSinologie f


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