說文解字 (Shuowen Jiezi)

An important 1963 reprint of the monumental `Shuowen Jiezi` (說文解字), the first comprehensive dictionary of Chinese characters, authored by Xu Shen (許慎) in the Eastern Han Dynasty. This seminal work, the product of 22 years of meticulous scholarship, systematically analyzes the forms, etymologies, and sources of Chinese characters. It stands as an indispensable foundation for the study of Chinese philology and linguistics. This edition, published by Zhonghua Book Company (中華書局) in Beijing, includes an appended character index (`附檢字`), enhancing its utility for scholars and students. Bound in paperback, the book is in good condition, showing expected signs of age and handling for a volume of its vintage.

• Author: Xu, Shen
• Publisher: Zhong hua shu ju chu ban she (中華書局出版社)
• Year: 1963
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Good
• ISBN: 9787101002607