1. the academic study of Chinese language, literature, history, and culture
Usage: academic

Examples

• She earned her PhD in sinology from Harvard University.
• The professor’s expertise in sinology made him a leading authority on ancient Chinese poetry.
• Many universities now offer sinology programs to meet growing interest in Chinese culture.
• His sinology research focused on the Ming Dynasty period.
• The sinology department organized a conference on contemporary Chinese literature.
• Students of sinology must master both classical and modern Chinese.