Qiánlóng Dictionary

The Qiánlóng Dictionary, also known as the "Qianlong Dictionary," is a significant Chinese dictionary compiled during the Qianlong Emperor's reign in the 18th century. It aimed to organize and standardize the Chinese language by systematically defining characters and phrases. This dictionary played a crucial role in preserving knowledge, cultural heritage, and providing a comprehensive resource for scholars and officials. It reflects the linguistic and literary richness of its time and is considered an important milestone in Chinese lexicography, influencing later dictionaries and language studies in China.