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: Explores how these models appeared in specific genres and figurative language.

The book is structured into two main parts that trace this conceptual evolution: The Emergence of Word-Meaning in Early China: N...

: Discusses how yi (義) provided accessible standards for interpretation. : Explores how these models appeared in specific

: Investigates the role of yi (義) in this foundational Chinese dictionary, showing how it justified lexical choices through models. Where to Find the Book The Emergence of Word-Meaning in Early China: N...

: Geaney describes a cultural shift 2,000 years ago where a society valuing oral and visual balance transformed into an "empire of the text". Guide to Key Sections