方言 By: Xiong Yang (53 BC - 18)
"方言" by Xiong Yang is a beautifully written and captivating novel that explores the power of language and the complexities of identity. The author skillfully weaves together the stories of characters from different backgrounds and regions, highlighting how their dialects shape their relationships and experiences. Through poetic prose and vivid descriptions, Xiong Yang brings to life the rich cultural tapestry of China, celebrating the diversity of its people and languages. The novel delves into themes of tradition, heritage, and the struggle to preserve one's roots in a rapidly changing world. Overall, "方言" is a thought-provoking and emotionally resonant read that will leave readers reflecting on the importance of language in shaping our sense of self and connection to others. Highly recommended for those interested in exploring the nuances of dialects and the impact they have on our lives. First Page: 　　輶軒使者絕代語釋別國方言第一黨，曉，哲，知也。楚謂之黨，（黨朗也，解寤貌。）或曰曉，齊宋之間謂之哲。　　虔，儇，慧也。（謂慧了。音翾。）秦謂之謾，（言謾詑也。詑大和反。謾莫錢反，又亡山反。）晉謂之●，（音悝，或莫佳反。）宋楚之間謂之倢，（言便倢也。）楚或謂之●。（他和反，亦今通語。）自關而東趙魏之間謂之黠，或謂之鬼。（言鬼視也。）　　娥，●，（音盈。）好也。秦曰娥，（言娥娥也。）宋魏之間謂之●，（言 ●●也。）秦晉之間凡好而輕者謂之娥。自關而東河濟之間謂之媌，（今關西人亦呼好為媌，莫交反。）或謂之姣。（言姣潔也，音狡。）趙魏燕代之間曰姝，（昌朱反，又音株，亦四方通語。）或曰妦。（言妦容也。音蜂。）自關而西秦晉之故都曰妍。（秦舊都，今扶風雍丘也。晉舊都，今太原晉陽縣也。其俗通呼好為妍，五千反。妍一作忏。）好，其通語也。　　烈，枿，餘也。（謂烈餘也。五割反。）陳鄭之間曰枿，晉衛之間曰烈，秦晉之間曰肄，（音謚，傳曰夏肄是屏。）或曰烈。　　台，胎，陶，鞠，養�... Continue reading book >>

方言 By: Xiong Yang (53 BC - 18)

"方言" by Xiong Yang is a beautifully written and captivating novel that explores the power of language and the complexities of identity. The author skillfully weaves together the stories of characters from different backgrounds and regions, highlighting how their dialects shape their relationships and experiences.

Through poetic prose and vivid descriptions, Xiong Yang brings to life the rich cultural tapestry of China, celebrating the diversity of its people and languages. The novel delves into themes of tradition, heritage, and the struggle to preserve one's roots in a rapidly changing world.

Overall, "方言" is a thought-provoking and emotionally resonant read that will leave readers reflecting on the importance of language in shaping our sense of self and connection to others. Highly recommended for those interested in exploring the nuances of dialects and the impact they have on our lives.

First Page:

　　輶軒使者絕代語釋別國方言第一黨，曉，哲，知也。楚謂之黨，（黨朗也，解寤貌。）或曰曉，齊宋之間謂之哲。

　　虔，儇，慧也。（謂慧了。音翾。）秦謂之謾，（言謾詑也。詑大和反。謾莫錢反，又亡山反。）晉謂之●，（音悝，或莫佳反。）宋楚之間謂之倢，（言便倢也。）楚或謂之●。（他和反，亦今通語。）自關而東趙魏之間謂之黠，或謂之鬼。（言鬼視也。）

　　娥，●，（音盈。）好也。秦曰娥，（言娥娥也。）宋魏之間謂之●，（言 ●●也。）秦晉之間凡好而輕者謂之娥。自關而東河濟之間謂之媌，（今關西人亦呼好為媌，莫交反。）或謂之姣。（言姣潔也，音狡。）趙魏燕代之間曰姝，（昌朱反，又音株，亦四方通語。）或曰妦。（言妦容也。音蜂。）自關而西秦晉之故都曰妍。（秦舊都，今扶風雍丘也。晉舊都，今太原晉陽縣也。其俗通呼好為妍，五千反。妍一作忏。）好，其通語也。

　　烈，枿，餘也。（謂烈餘也。五割反。）陳鄭之間曰枿，晉衛之間曰烈，秦晉之間曰肄，（音謚，傳曰夏肄是屏。）或曰烈。

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