sinology
noun
si·nol·o·gy
sī-ˈnä-lə-jē 
sə-
variants
often Sinology
: the study of China and its people, especially their language, literature, history, and culture
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Arlt, the German tour operator, who is now a professor in sinology specializing in Chinese tourism, is skeptical.
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Jenni Marsh, CNN, 29 July 2019
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“Sinology.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sinology. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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