sinology

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/saɪˈnɒləd͡ʒi/

noun

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

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Meanings

sinology1

nounsinology (uncountable)

alternative Sinology

  1. uncountablehumanitiesThe study of the history, language and culture of China; Chinese studies.
  2. uncountableCold WarespionageThe study of the internal politics of the high members of the government of the People's Republic of China.

Sinology2

nounSinology (uncountable)
  1. uncountableAlternative letter-case form of sinology.

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
chinese studies

Origin

sinology · noun

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

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Sinology · noun

From Sino- + -logy.

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Rhymes & wordplay

Rhymes with sinology

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Cite this entry
APA

sinology. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/sinology

MLA

“sinology.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/sinology. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “sinology,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/sinology.

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