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The Kangxi Dictionary (Chinese: 康熙字典; pinyin: Kāngxī zìdiǎn) is a Chinese dictionary published in 1716 during the High Qing, considered from the time of its publishing until the early 20th century to be the most authoritative reference for written Chinese characters. Wanting an improvement upon earlier dictionaries, as well as to show his concern for Confucian culture and to foster standardization of the Chinese writing system, its compilation was ordered by the Kangxi Emperor in 1710, from whom the compendium gets its name. The dictionary was the largest of its kind, containing 47,043 character entries. Around 40% of them were graphical variants, while others were dead, archaic, or found only once in the Classical Chinese corpus. In today's vernacular written Chinese, fewer than a quarter of the dictionary's characters are commonly used. The text is available in many forms, from Qing dynasty block print editions, to reprints using traditional Chinese bookbinding, to Western-style hardcovers including revisions and ancillary essays, to a digitized version accessible via the internet.

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when did the chinese map the world before chris

Chinese exploration and mapping of the world prior to Christopher Columbus has been a topic of considerable debate, particularly surrounding the voyages of Admiral Zheng He in the early 15th century. Notably, a map dated to **1418** has emerged as a focal point in this discussion. ## The 1418 Map - **Discovery**: The map was acquired by Liu Gang, a Chinese lawyer, in 2001 from a dealer in Shanghai. It is claimed to depict the world with remarkable accuracy for its time, including outlines of continents and oceanic features[1][3]. - **Significance**: Historian Gavin Menzies argues that this map supports his theory that Zheng He reached the Americas during his voyages, which occurred between **1405 and 1433**. Menzies posits that Zheng He could have made landfall in the Americas as early as **1421**, which would be decades before Columbus's arrival in 1492[1][4]. ## Historical Context - **Zheng He's Voyages**: Zheng He led seven major expeditions across the Indian Ocean, reaching as far as East Africa and possibly beyond. His voyages were part of the Ming dynasty's efforts to expand trade and diplomatic relations[3][4]. - **Cultural Impact**: The voyages and subsequent mapping efforts are significant not only for their potential geographical implications but also for how they challenge Eurocentric narratives of exploration and discovery[3][5]. ## Controversy Surrounding the Map - **Authenticity Issues**: While some scholars support the idea that the 1418 map could indicate advanced Chinese knowledge of global geography, others dismiss it as a forgery or an 18th-century copy of European maps. Critics argue that there is insufficient evidence to substantiate claims that Zheng He reached the Americas[2][4][5]. - **Academic Debate**: The map has sparked intense debate among historians, with some asserting that it undermines traditional views of European dominance in global exploration. However, many experts remain skeptical, citing a lack of contemporary records to support claims of trans-Pacific voyages by Chinese explorers[4][6]. In summary, while there is evidence suggesting that Chinese explorers may have had knowledge of world geography before Columbus, the authenticity and implications of maps like the one dated to 1418 continue to be contested within academic circles. Citations: [1]

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