Dushuzazhi

   Dúshū zázhì    《讀書雜誌》    dushuzazhi‘miscellaneous notes on reading’ by Wáng Niànsūn, early 19th century. A foundational work of Qīng dynasty philology that applies historical linguistics and meticulous textual criticism to resolve ambiguities and restore the original meanings of classical Chinese texts. Its focus on historical context and comparative analysis influenced later works, including his son’s Jīngyì shùwēi.【Jeremy】