Definition

A person who studies or is an expert in the Chinese language, culture, and history.

Example

She is a renowned sinologist who has published many books on Chinese literature.

Conversation

I heard you met a really interesting sinologist at the conference.

Yeah, she was so knowledgeable about Chinese history and culture.

That sounds amazing! What was her favorite topic to discuss?

She loved talking about ancient philosophies and their influence today.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Sinologist → It is formed from "Sino-" (from Latin *Sina*, meaning China) and "-logist" (from Greek *logistēs*, meaning one who studies). A sinologist is someone who studies China, its language, culture, and history.

Memory Tip

Think of 'Sino-' referring to China and '-logist' meaning someone who studies — a sinologist is a person who studies China.

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