sinology
IPA: sinˈɑɫʌdʒi
noun
- (humanities) The study of the history, language and culture of China; Chinese studies.
- (Cold War, politics, espionage) The study of the internal politics of the high members of the government of the People's Republic of China.
- Alternative letter-case form of sinology [(humanities) The study of the history, language and culture of China; Chinese studies.]
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Examples of "sinology" in Sentences
- This is an article about Sinology.
- He wants to study sinology further.
- From 1921, he studied sinology in Leipzig.
- Sinology is the study of China and things related to China.
- He studied Sinology, Buddhism, specializing in Chinese religions.
- She also studied sinology fron 1962 to 1966, but never graduated.
- Note that this is not conventional practice in Sinology literature.
- Morohashi was honored for contributions to sinology and lexicography.
- She studied sociology, political science, sinology and German studies.
- In the context of area studies, sinology is usually known as Chinese Studies.