Trial for Chinese Dictionary Compendium and Shu Tong Wen Ancient Books Database — Sibu congkan (~31/12) Usage (8,899)
[News], [Notices] on October 23, 2024

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The Library is pleased to offer a trial for “Chinese Dictionary Compendium” and “Shu Tong Wen Ancient Books Database — Sibu congkan” from now to 31 December 2024. The details are:

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Chinese Dictionary Compendium With more than 120 volumes and databases, the Chinese Dictionary Compendium houses the largest collection of high-quality dictionaries and reference works in modern and traditional Chinese. This includes a revised and extended digital edition of the most important Chinese dictionary, the Hanyu Da Cidian (漢語大詞典). Additionally, it contains one of the most comprehensive datasets of Chinese characters available on the internet, meeting the highest scientific standards. The wealth of resources and accessibility offered by the Compendium make it an ideal companion for study and scholarly work in Chinese Studies. It also serves as an invaluable reference for Chinese language learners and enthusiasts of Chinese literature and history. Access Link

Shu Tong Wen Ancient Books Database — Sibu congkan Sibu congkan (四部叢刊) was compiled in the early 20th century by the renowned scholar and publisher Mr. Zhang Yuanji (張元濟), who gathered various classics of Chinese ancient texts. This work includes a total of 477 titles, 3,134 volumes, and nearly 100 million characters. Its greatest feature lies in its emphasis on textual variants, making it the most authoritative complete presentation of ancient text editions. Access Link