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sinology.

The study of the history, language and culture of China; Chinese studies.

8 characters4 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/saɪˈnɒləd͡ʒi/
  1. The study of the history, language and culture of China; Chinese studies.

    uncountable
  2. The study of the internal politics of the high members of the government of the People's Republic of China.

    uncountable
Where this word comes from

From sino- (“China”) + -logy (“study of”).

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