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IAK Glossary

Translation is not simply finding equivalent words; it is conveying the ideas behind them.

Traditions

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IAK Translation Glossary

Chinese Classics

国学经典

Core concepts originating from the Chinese civilizational tradition, including key terms found in the pre-Qin classics, the Hundred Schools of Thought, and later Chinese classical literature.
收录源自中华文明传统的经典术语，包括先秦经典、诸子百家以及历代中国典籍中的主要术语。

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Buddhist Terms

佛经术语

Core concepts originating from the tradition of Chinese Buddhism, including important terms found in the Chinese Buddhist Canon (Dazangjing) and the translated and interpretive works of eminent Buddhist masters throughout Chinese history.
收录佛经的经典术语，包括《大藏经》及历代高僧译著中的主要术语。

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The IAK Glossary is a growing collection of key concepts from the Chinese classics and Buddhist scriptures, featuring carefully considered Chinese–English translations together with editorial notes.

As part of the ongoing development of the IAK Digital Archive, each entry will continue to be refined through new research, revised translations, and editorial review. Faithful to the original texts, the glossary aims to provide a consistent, accurate, and sustainable reference for cross-cultural reading and understanding.

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