sinologist
/saɪˈnɑlədʒɪst/
noun
- A scholar who specializes in the study of China, its language, culture, history, or literature.
- As a sinologist, she was invited to lecture on the history of the Silk Road.
- The university hired a renowned sinologist to lead its East Asian studies program.
- The sinologist spent decades translating ancient Chinese poetry.
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