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By Xiong Yang
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An encyclopedic glossary documenting variant words, pronunciations, and local meanings across different regional speech communities in early China. Entries list lexical items, phonetic readings, regional labels, synonyms, and usage notes, often contrasting terms from neighboring areas and noting semantic subtleties. Organized as successive entries grouped by sense, it preserves archaic forms, offers pronunciation glosses and example contexts, and highlights how vocabulary, nuance, and morphology shift between locales.

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Xiong Yang

Yang Xiong was a prominent Chinese philosopher and poet during the Han dynasty, known for his contributions to literature and thought. He is best recognized for his work "方言" (Fangyan), which explores the nuances of language and dialects in ancient China. Yang's writings reflect a deep engagement with the philosophical currents of his time, blending poetic expression with intellectual inquiry. His influence extends beyond his era, as he is regarded as a significant figure in the development of Chinese literary tradition.

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