The Emergence Of Word-meaning In Early China: N... May 2026

: Examines the implications of ming (names) as something external compared to yan (speech) from within.

: Explores how these models appeared in specific genres and figurative language. The Emergence of Word-Meaning in Early China: N...

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The guide you're looking for refers to by Jane Geaney, published by SUNY Press in 2022. This work explores how the concept of "word-meaning"—content independent of a specific instance of use—first developed in China. Core Thesis and Arguments The Emergence of Word-Meaning in Early China: N...

: Analyzes yi (意) in relation to the activities of the "heartmind".

: Discusses how yi (義) provided accessible standards for interpretation.