Classical Chinese Medical Literature (13th Five-Year Plan)

Name: Classical Chinese Medical Literature (13th Five-Year Plan)
ISBN: 9787513234610

王育林 / 李亚军China Press of Traditional Chinese Medicine · ChinaMar 2020

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Word count: 317K words
Chapters: 64
ISBN: 9787513234610

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Summary

This book is one of the series of textbooks planned for the 13th Five-Year Plan of the traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) industry. Integrating tradition with new knowledge, it takes into account both the knowledge system of language and writing and the practical needs of reading medical classics, with an emphasis on innovation. The innovations are mainly reflected in four aspects: first, it highlights the main function of this course in laying a solid foundation in ancient Chinese language and writing for classical TCM education, that is, emphasizing the foundation of language and writing and the ability to read TCM classics. Second, building on the tradition and experience of previous editions and versions of the textbook, it integrates content and innovates in form. Third, it strengthens independent learning and the development of supporting digital teaching materials. The print textbook and digital teaching materials are used together, offering richer content, facilitating online learning, and helping improve students' overall quality.

Editor's review

As a textbook in the "13th Five-Year Plan" series for the traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) industry, this volume stands out among comparable medical classical Chinese textbooks by clearly defining its curricular role: building a solid foundation in classical Chinese language and writing for the reading of TCM classics. Rather than settling for broadly selected texts, the book integrates a systematic body of language knowledge with the practical demands of reading medical classics, covering not only character and word exegesis, grammar and rhetoric, but also directing readers toward the comprehension and close study of medical texts, thereby avoiding the common problem of a "classical Chinese course" and a "medical specialty course" remaining two separate things. In its compilation, it consolidates and innovatively reshapes the content of earlier editions, with a structure that better aligns with the rhythm of classroom teaching; it is also accompanied by digital resources, allowing the print textbook and online content to be used together for pre-class preparation, post-class self-testing and extended reading. For self-learners, the book can also serve as a systematic introduction to reading ancient TCM texts. Note that it is essentially a course textbook, and learning outcomes depend on sustained close reading of texts and practice; reading it through once alone yields limited results, so it is best used alongside specific original medical texts.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Undergraduates in Chinese medicine, Chinese pharmacy and related majors who must complete the medical classical Chinese course and its assessments
Candidates preparing for exams related to TCM classics who need to strengthen their classical Chinese foundation
Self-learners who wish to read ancient TCM texts systematically but have weak classical Chinese skills
TCM clinicians who want to improve their ability to read original texts and understand terminology in medical works

Not a good fit for

General readers who only want popular TCM books in plain modern Chinese and do not intend to engage with classical Chinese
Scholars who already have a solid foundation in classical Chinese and philology and are seeking specialized research
Readers who hope to quickly master clinical diagnostic and treatment techniques through this book

Reading tips

First read through the table of contents to grasp the organizing logic of the language knowledge and selected classical texts, then proceed unit by unit in course order.
After learning each language point, return to the corresponding selected texts to find examples, so that knowledge and texts corroborate each other.
Use the accompanying digital resources for online exercises and self-testing to check mastery of character and word exegesis in a timely manner.
Keep a notebook for excerpts, recording interchangeable characters, words with different ancient and modern meanings, and special sentence patterns, and review it regularly.

About the publisher

China Press of Traditional Chinese Medicine China · Founded in 1989

China Press of Traditional Chinese Medicine focuses on publishing books in traditional Chinese medicine, covering Chinese medical classics, clinical medicine, acupuncture and tuina, materia medica and formulae, and medical history and literature; its catalogue includes 3,277 titles. Representative books include Xiao Er Yao Zheng Zhi Jue, Shang Han Lun, Yi Xue Zhong Zhong Can Xi Lu, Zhen Jiu Da Cheng, Yi Zong Jin Jian, and Guo Aichun's Annotated Huangdi Neijing Suwen (Second Edition). These works involve writings by historical physicians such as Qian Yi, Zhang Zhongjing, Wang Shuhe, and Zhang Xichun, as well as documentary studies compiled by contemporary authors including Zhao Xin, Zhen Xueyan, Zhang Yongtai, and Wang Xiangang. In terms of publishing characteristics, the press emphasizes collation and annotation of original Chinese medical classics and the systematic presentation of famous physicians' works, balancing the transmission of ancient editions with reference for clinical application. Public information is limited, and no other publishing fields are covered here.

版权信息
专家指导委员会
编审专家组
前言
编写说明
單元一古漢語與古醫籍知識
第一章漢語的歷史
第二章漢字
第三章詞義
第四章語法與修辭
第五章音韻
第六章訓詁
第七章辭書
第八章古醫籍
單元二國學經典
一、《周易》三則
二、洪範
三、醫師
四、秦醫緩和
五、盡數
六、藝文志
七、《四庫提要》五則
單元三人物傳記
八、扁鵲倉公列傳
九、華佗傳
一〇、郭玉費長房傳
一一、皇甫謐傳
一二、錢仲陽傳
一三、丹溪翁傳
單元四醫籍序文
一四、傷寒雜病論序
一五、新修本草序
一六、外臺秘要序
一七、黄帝内經素問序
一八、本草綱目序
一九、類經序
二〇、温病條辨序
單元五中醫經典
二一、四氣調神大論
二二、寶命全形論
二三、師傳
二四、百病始生
二五、《素問》注文四則
二六、《素問》校記四則
單元六醫論醫案醫話藥論方論
二七、秋燥論
二八、醫案五則
二九、醫話四則
三〇、藥論四則
三一、方論三則
三二、《理瀹駢文》三則
單元七醫藥雜論
三三、氣壽
三四、養生論
三五、大醫精誠
三六、與崔連州論石鐘乳書
三七、贈賈思誠序
三八、病家两要説
三九、不失人情論
四〇、與薛壽魚書
附一常用詞
附二中醫藥難字簡釋
附三簡繁字對照表
主要參考書目

FAQ

Can I read this textbook directly without any foundation in classical Chinese?

Yes, but you need to slow down. The book emphasizes building a solid foundation in classical Chinese language and writing and itself contains systematic explanations of language knowledge, making it suitable for beginners or those with a weak foundation to study chapter by chapter. It is advisable to first master the characters, words and grammar points of each unit before reading the selected texts; when encountering a sentence you do not understand, first work through it yourself with the help of the annotations, then compare with the explanations, rather than reading the whole text straight through from the start.

How does this textbook differ from ordinary college Chinese classical Chinese textbooks?

The main differences lie in the selection of texts and the course objectives. This book serves TCM classics education: its selected texts and examples are close to medical works, and its language knowledge is organized around the practical needs of reading ancient TCM texts rather than general appreciation of literary masterpieces. It is therefore better suited to readers who need to read original texts such as the Inner Canon and Treatise on Cold Damage, and is of relatively limited help for purely literary reading.

Are the accompanying digital resources essential?

Not essential, but recommended. The print textbook is complete in itself and can be used for study independently; the digital resources are mainly for online learning, practice and extension, making it easy to self-test and fill gaps. If you are self-studying without classroom feedback, the accompanying resources can compensate for this to some extent.

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About the author

王育林 Author

Wang Yulin is an author engaged in the teaching and study of medical classical Chinese (yiguwen). Public information about him is limited, and details such as his birthplace, education, and professional positions are not available in the records. Judging from the works on file, he has compiled several textbooks and companion volumes centered on this foundational subject of traditional Chinese medicine, including Medical Classical Chinese (13th Five-Year Plan), Basic Medical Classical Chinese (13th Five-Year Plan), and a Exercise Collection for Medical Classical Chinese. These works are mainly used for course teaching and examination preparation in traditional Chinese medicine colleges, covering the basics of classical Chinese, readings from canonical medical texts, and related exercises and tests, reflecting a practical, classroom-oriented approach. His participation in the 13th Five-Year Plan textbooks indicates a connection with the medical classical Chinese curriculum system in TCM institutions, while the exercise collection offers students supplementary material for strengthening their reading of classical Chinese and preparing for examinations. Overall, Wang Yulin's writing falls within the categories of medicine and examinations, serving the training of classical Chinese literacy for TCM students, and his style tends toward the practical and standardized, offering some reference value for the development of teaching materials in medical classical Chinese.

李亚军 Author

Public information about Li Yajun is currently limited. The works listed under this name span medicine, examination preparation, and finance, suggesting a broad range of interests and a cross-disciplinary approach to writing. Three works are included here. In medicine, the translated and annotated edition of the classical Chinese medical text Beiji Qianjin Yaofang reflects work on organizing and introducing traditional medical literature, while Medical Classical Chinese (13th Five-Year Plan) relates to teaching and textbook compilation in classical Chinese for medical study, serving medical education and examination needs. In finance, a study on the impact of artificial intelligence on human resource development in Shenzhen examines how AI affects regional human resource development and explores possible responses, showing a practical, policy-oriented research focus. Overall, Li Yajun's writing combines textual translation and introduction, textbook compilation, and topical research, with pragmatic subject choices that connect traditional medicine with contemporary technological issues. Because information such as dates of birth and death, nationality, education, and professional positions is unavailable, no inferences are made here.