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Sinology definition

Si·nol·ogy (sī näl′ə jē, si-)

noun

the study of the Chinese language or of Chinese literature, art, customs, etc.

Etymology: Sino- + -logy

Related Forms:

  • Sinological Si′·no·log′i·cal (sī′nə läj′i kəl) adjective

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