Kangxi Dictionary

The Kangxi Dictionary, compiled during China's Qing Dynasty under Emperor Kangxi in the 18th century, is one of the most authoritative Chinese dictionaries. It contains over 47,000 Chinese characters, detailing their meanings, pronunciations, and usage. Organized systematically by radicals (the basic components of characters), it served as a standard reference for scholars, ensuring consistency in understanding and writing Chinese. Its comprehensive nature and structured approach made it foundational for Chinese linguistics, calligraphy, and lexicography, shaping Chinese language studies for centuries.