The Chinese Dictionary Compendium continues to grow: all 38 volumes of the monumental Da Cihai 大辭海 expand and deepen the compendium with numerous cross-disciplinary perspectives.With the integration of the 38 volumes of the monumental Da Cihai 大辭海, the Chinese Dictionary Compendium broadens its scope and provides a more extensive foundation for research and study. The Da Cihai, with its thematically structured volumes, covers an impressive range of disciplines and offers users comprehensive access to both Chinese and global specialized knowledge.
The newly added volumes include:
Da Cihai · Lexicon Volume (大辞海·语词卷)
Da Cihai · Philosophy Volume (大辞海·哲学卷)
Da Cihai · Religion Volume (大辞海·宗教卷)
Da Cihai · Psychology Volume (大辞海·心理学卷)
Da Cihai · Political Science & Sociology Volume (大辞海·政治学社会学卷)
Da Cihai · Law Volume (大辞海·法学卷)
Da Cihai · Military Affairs Volume (大辞海·军事卷)
Da Cihai · Economics Volume (大辞海·经济卷)
Da Cihai · Management Volume (大辞海·管理学卷)
Da Cihai · Ethnology Volume (大辞海·民族卷)
Da Cihai · Ancient Chinese History Volume (大辞海·中国古代史卷)
Da Cihai · Modern Chinese History Volume (大辞海·中国近现代史卷)
Da Cihai · World History Volume (大辞海·世界历史卷)
Da Cihai · Cultural Relics & Archaeology Volume (大辞海·文物考古卷)
Da Cihai · Chinese Geography Volume (大辞海·中国地理卷)
Da Cihai · World Geography Volume (大辞海·世界地理卷)
Da Cihai · Chinese Literature Volume (大辞海·中国文学卷)
Da Cihai · Foreign Literature Volume (大辞海·外国文学卷)
Da Cihai · Fine Arts Volume (大辞海·美术卷)
Da Cihai · Music & Dance Volume (大辞海·音乐舞蹈卷)
Da Cihai · Theatre & Film Volume (大辞海·戏剧电影卷)
Da Cihai · Education Volume (大辞海·教育卷)
Da Cihai · Sports Volume (大辞海·体育卷)
Da Cihai · Linguistics Volume (大辞海·语言学卷)
Da Cihai · Culture, Journalism & Publishing Volume (大辞海·文化新闻出版卷)
Da Cihai · Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry & Mechanics Volume (大辞海·数理化力学卷)
Da Cihai · Astronomy & Earth Sciences Volume (大辞海·天文学地球科学卷)
Da Cihai · Life Sciences Volume (大辞海·生命科学卷)
Da Cihai · Agricultural Sciences Volume (大辞海·农业科学卷)
Da Cihai · Medical Sciences Volume (大辞海·医药科学卷)
Da Cihai · Mechanical & Electrical Engineering Volume (大辞海·机械电气卷)
Da Cihai · Chemical, Light & Textile Industries Volume (大辞海·化工轻工纺织卷)
Da Cihai · Architecture & Water Resources Management Volume (大辞海·建筑水利卷)
Da Cihai · Transportation Volume (大辞海·交通卷)
Da Cihai · Environmental Sciences Volume (大辞海·环境科学卷)
Da Cihai · Energy Sciences Volume (大辞海·能源科学卷)
Da Cihai · Materials Science Volume (大辞海·材料科学卷)
Da Cihai · Information Science Volume (大辞海·信息科学卷)
New Citation Feature Now Available
Features
Citations can now be easily generated for individual entries. In addition to choosing various citation styles, references can also be downloaded in different formats.The currently available citation styles are:
American Psychological Association (APA), 7th Edition
Modern Language Association of America (MLA), 9th Edition
The Chicago Manual of Style, 18th Edition
China National Standard GB/T 7714-2015
The following file formats are available for download:
BibTeX
EndNote
RIS (Research Information System Format)
After downloading, these can be imported into citation software like Endnote or Citavi, automatically adding them to your bibliography.
Official Launch & Introduction of the 《漢語大詞典》(第一版+訂補)
AnnouncementsResources
The Chinese Dictionary Compendium was officially introduced and launched in September 2024 along with the new digital edition of the Hanyu Da Cidian 漢語大詞典.The Hanyu Da Cidian (Diyiban+Dingbu) 《漢語大詞典》(第一版+訂補) is based on carefully reset digital print data, which impresses with its data quality and reliability as a scientific source as well as resource of the Chinese language. In addition, the Hanyu Da Cidian (Diyiban+Dingbu) includes substantial revisions and expansions, and for the first time, a complete and systematic indication of the Pinyin pronunciation for compound words. Great importance was placed on thoughtful structuring and high clarity of the content during the data processing of this digital edition of Hanyu Da Cidian. Explanations, sub-meanings, quotations, and even historical comments are meticulously broken down and easily distinguishable.
Alongside the Hanyu Da Cidian (Diyiban+Dingbu) 漢語大詞典（第一版+訂補）, the Compendium includes, among others, a digital edition of the Kangxi Zidian (Biaodian Zhengliben) 康熙字典（標點整理本）, the Xiandai Hanyu Da Cidian 现代汉语大词典 or the Zhongguo Gujin Diming Da Cidan 中国古今地名大词典, and complete series such as the Jingdian Hanyu Gongjushu Daxi 经典汉语工具书大系.
Furthermore, by the end of 2025, the Chinese Dictionary Compendium will undergo a significant expansion of its resources with nearly 100 additional volumes. In addition to all 38 volumes of Da Cihai 大辭海, the integration of further reference works such as Chengyu Cihai 成語辭海, Jinxiandai Hanyu Ciyuan 近现代汉语辞源, Zhongyao Da Cidian 中药大辞典, and bilingual dictionaries like Han-Ying Da Cidian 汉英大词典 and Ying-Han Da Cidian 英汉大词典 is planned.
Press Release of the Shanghai Cishu Chubanshe
Alongside the Hanyu Da Cidian (Diyiban+Dingbu) 漢語大詞典（第一版+訂補）, the Compendium includes, among others, a digital edition of the Kangxi Zidian (Biaodian Zhengliben) 康熙字典（標點整理本）, the Xiandai Hanyu Da Cidian 现代汉语大词典 or the Zhongguo Gujin Diming Da Cidan 中国古今地名大词典, and complete series such as the Jingdian Hanyu Gongjushu Daxi 经典汉语工具书大系.
