sinology

noun — 2 senses

sinology

noun

/saɪˈnɒləd͡ʒi/

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

1

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

2

Espionage, Government, Military, Politics, War The study of the internal politics of the high members of the government of the People's Republic of China.

Derived terms
sinological, sinologist

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