2007-01-06 06:11:19 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
Sinology is the study of China, and things related to China, by non-Chinese or Chinese living outside China.
Sino- is derived from Latin Sinae ("the Chinese"), the origin of which is debatable. In the context of area studies, sinology is usually known as Chinese Studies.
sinologists started to introduce Chinese philosophy, ethics, legal system, and aesthetics into the West. Though often unscientific and incomplete, their works inspired the development of Chinoiserie and a series of debates comparing Chinese and Western cultures. At that time, sinologists often described China as an enlightened kingdom, comparing it to Europe, which had just emerged from the Dark Ages. Among those European literati interested in China was Voltaire, who wrote the play L'orphelin de la Chine inspired by the Orphan of Zhao, and Leibniz who penned his famous Novissima Sinica (News from China).
2007-01-06 06:16:32 · answer #1 · answered by angelicakelly 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Here is the definition for Sinologist: the study of Chinese civilization, literature, and language.
2007-01-06 06:48:19 · answer #2 · answered by q8abat 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A person who studies the Chinese language, literature and civilization.
2007-01-06 06:18:00 · answer #3 · answered by Gregnir 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Someone who engages in the study of Chinese language, literature, art, customs, etc.
2007-01-06 06:28:17 · answer #4 · answered by ericscribener 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a person who studies China and things related to China, by non-Chinese or Chinese living outside China.
2007-01-06 06:14:40 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋
Somebody who studies the chinese, their language, history and customs.
2007-01-06 06:19:30 · answer #6 · answered by ffordcash 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One who studies Chinese culture and language.
2007-01-06 06:15:01 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Si·nol·o·gy (s-nl-j, s-)
n.
The study of Chinese language, literature, or civilization.
2007-01-06 06:16:25 · answer #8 · answered by sgt_cook 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Someone who studies sins?
2007-01-06 06:13:37 · answer #9 · answered by bengimog 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Someone who REALLY likes chow mein.
2007-01-06 06:19:59 · answer #10 · answered by Jotun 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋