Chinese Lexicography in the Twentieth Century

The book provides an in-depth description of Chinese lexicography over different stages in the twentieth century. It provides a systematic and coherent account of Chinese dictionary compilations in both mainland China and in Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan, as well as an overview of theoretical explorations in the century.

Yong Heming is currently professor of Guangdong University of Finance, China. His research areas include bilingual lexicography, diachronic lexicography, and communicative lexicography. He has published extensively and his books have been reviewed by prestigious journals in Denmark, the United Kingdom, Holland, Australia, as well as in China.

Peng Jing is currently associate professor of Guangdong University of Finance and Economics, China. Her areas of study include diachronic lexicography and contemporary business English. She has published extensively.

Zhang Xiangming is currently associate professor of Guangdong University of Finance and Economics, China, and his areas of study include bilingual lexicography and translation studies.