Zhongguo Da Baike Quanshu

Chinese encyclopaedia

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The Zhongguo Da Baike Quanshu, or "China Great Encyclopaedia," is a comprehensive, topically arranged encyclopedia published in China. It consists of 74 volumes, with the first volume on astronomy released in 1980 and the final volume in 1993. This work represents a significant contribution to China's long history of producing encyclopedias, which dates back approximately 2,000 years and traditionally focused on anthologies of literature and aiding civil service candidates. The Zhongguo Da Baike Quanshu is distinct from earlier Chinese encyclopedias in its modern, topical arrangement and its scale.12

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…74-volume topically arranged large-entry encyclopaedia, Zhongguo Da Baike Quanshu (“China Great Encyclopaedia”). This work was issued one volume at a time, beginning in 1980 with a volume on astronomy; the final volume was completed in 1993.
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…74-volume topically arranged large-entry encyclopaedia, Zhongguo Da Baike Quanshu (“China Great Encyclopaedia”). This work was issued one volume at a time, beginning in 1980 with a volume on astronomy; the final volume was completed in 1993.
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