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Chen Tingjing (1634-1712) was a Qing dynasty scholar-official from Shanxi who held senior government posts and participated in state-sponsored literary projects. He served as chief editor of the Kangxi Dictionary, a large character dictionary commissioned under the Kangxi Emperor and published in 1716, several years after Chen's death. The work became an important reference for the study of written Chinese and classical texts.
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What was Chen Tingjing's role in the Kangxi Dictionary?
Chen Tingjing was a senior Qing scholar-official and one of the principal editors working on the Kangxi Dictionary. The dictionary was published in 1716, four years after Chen's death.
When did Chen Tingjing live?
Chen Tingjing lived from 1639 to 1712 during the Qing dynasty. His career combined government service, classical scholarship, and participation in imperial compilation projects.
How large was the Kangxi Dictionary project associated with Chen Tingjing?
The Kangxi Dictionary contains more than 47,000 Chinese character entries, making it one of the most comprehensive character dictionaries of its era. Its scale required a large team of court-appointed scholars rather than one author working alone.
Why is the dictionary called the Kangxi Dictionary?
The name refers to the Kangxi Emperor, whose reign sponsored the compilation. Kangxi ruled from 1661 to 1722, and the dictionary appeared in 1716 during that reign.
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