| Abstract |
Xu Guilin’s scholarly pursuits were wide-ranging. He was well-versed in the studies of the I Ching, astronomy, mathematics, and phonology, and he was also deeply engaged in the creation of poetry and novels. He had frequent interactions with Li Ruzhen, with whom he exchanged phonological insights. This paper focuses on Xu Guilin’s “Shuoyin”(1807) and examines it from the perspective of the “history of phonological thought,” analyzing phonological terms, the structure of phonetic notation, and the phonological phenomena and concepts revealed in “Shuoyin.” Through this study, the paper aims to clarify the design rationale of the various phonetic notations in “Shuoyin,” analyze Xu Guilin’s phonetic concepts, and understand his recognition of ancient sounds, borrowed sounds, and regional accents. This research seeks to address gaps in previous studies on “Shuoyin” and establish a foundation for deciphering the phonetic games in “The Seven Amusements.” |
