The scholarly monograph An Introduction to  Chu  Nom  Grammatology by Prof. Nguyễn Quang Hồng, which was awarded the State Prize in Science and Technology in 2017, has now been officially introduced to Chinese readers through its newly published Chinese edition. Released by Bashu Publishing House in December 2024, the book comprises 520 pages and is part of the Vietnamese Humanities Research Series, curated by Prof. Liu Yuqun.

The Chinese translation was meticulously executed with high professionalism and dedication by translators Liang Maohua, Liu Yaqun, and Huang Tiandan. The translation process began before the COVID-19 pandemic and went through multiple stages of revision and refinement to ensure accuracy and relevance for a Chinese-speaking audience. After years of dedicated efforts, the translated edition was officially completed and published at the end of 2024.

The Vietnamese Humanities Research Series, curated by Prof. Liu Yuqun, is an essential collection that brings together significant research on the languages and cultures of Vietnam’s ethnic minorities. The publication of this Chinese translation marks an important step in bridging scholarly exchanges between Vietnam and China, making invaluable knowledge about the Nom script more accessible to a broader audience.

📖 Read the 2009 book review [here].