1media/zijian_thumb.jpg2020-12-07T17:17:10-08:00Tang Li94607ee88639079982d0344d02ff8ecdf7b6dc46309963This dictionary of characters was originally compiled by Li Wenzhong 李文仲 during the Yuan dynasty (1279-1368). As a supplement to the rhyme dictionaryLeiyun 類韻 compiled by his uncle Li Shiying 李世英, it was intended to provide a correct pronunciation, form and meaning for each character in the dicitonary. USC copy was beautifully engraved and printed by Yanjing shushu 揅經書塾, the best publisher during the Daoguang 道光 reign (1820-1850). It is a first impression and treasure from the library. Donated by Dr. Peter Marie Suski. Date/edition: 1825 | 清道光五年許槤揅經書塾刻本.plain2020-12-07T17:26:43-08:00Link to the catalog record in the USC Libraries1996-2004 AccuSoft Co., All righTang Li94607ee88639079982d0344d02ff8ecdf7b6dc46
Mirror of Characters (Zijian 字鑑), a dictionary of Chinese characters arranged by rhyme, was originally compiled by Li Wenzhong 李文仲 during the Yuan dynasty (1279-1368). As a supplement to the earlier rhyme dictionary Leiyun 類韻 compiled by his uncle Li Shiying 李世英, it was intended to provide a correct pronunciation, form and meaning for each character in the dictionary. Donated by Dr. Peter Marie Suski, USC's copy was beautifully engraved and printed by Yanjing shushu 揅經書塾, the best publisher during the Daoguang 道光 reign (1820-1850). It is a first impression (初印本) and treasure from the library.
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