Recently, a netizen uploaded a **, claiming to formally sue "Xinhua Dictionary". According to him, there are some inappropriate interpretations of some words in the latest edition of the Xinhua Dictionary, involving inappropriate definitions such as insulting China, insulting women and violence, which may mislead children's Xi. The ** quickly attracted the attention and resonance of the public, and the number of reads even exceeded 10 million, and the number of comments also reached 120,000, and the number of likes is as long as 850,000, directly on the hot search list.
1.The 12th edition of the Xinhua Dictionary includes the compound word "**sex" in the explanation of the word "play". This kind of wording is inappropriate because it is misleading and insulting to women. This group of words is suspected of violating the provisions of the "Regulations on the Administration of Publications" that endanger social morality or the excellent traditional culture of the nation.
2.On page 31 of the 12th edition of the Xinhua Dictionary, the word "don't" is interpreted as "a pistol pinned to the waist". Such depictions are suspected of being forcefully exaggerated and may violate the content restrictions on publications directed at minors, thereby harming the physical and mental health of minors.
3.On page 284 of the 12th edition of the Xinhua Dictionary, the words "tired" and "cumbersome" are combined into the sentence "children become cumbersome". This kind of sentence composition is not properly formed, and it may lead to incorrect understanding in the child. Today's children are the treasure and hope of the family and should not be seen as a burden. This also violates the regulations that disrupt social order and undermine social stability.
4.In the 12th edition of the Xinhua Dictionary, under the entry for the word "倭", there is no list of "倭寇", and it is only interpreted as "called Japan in ancient times". This explanation is too simplistic and the other related words are omitted, which may lead to misunderstandings. This is suspected of violating the provisions of the Patriotic Education Act on the denial of wars of aggression and acts of aggression.
Xinhua Dictionary is a commonly used reference book, and the latest edition has entered the 12th edition. Its content and meaning have been constantly improved and revised, especially the explanations are close to colloquialism and easy to understand, making it an essential reference book for students. Therefore, the authority that revised the dictionary should bear some responsibility for the problems in it.
In addition, the Xinhua Dictionary has a wide range of influence, not only applicable to the education field of primary and secondary schools, but also widely promoted to kindergartens, which can be said to have played an important role in the popularization of knowledge. Therefore, the Xinhua Dictionary needs to be corrected when it is revised, especially in the 2019 printed edition.
Experts pointed out that whether a dictionary can be used in a derogatory sense as a commonly used reference book needs to consider the nature of the reference book and the object of use. Therefore, the revision of the Xinhua Dictionary should pay attention to traditional culture and educational content, and create a good educational atmosphere.
There is a high level of public comment and support for this matter, believing that this improper interpretation is a desecration of Chinese culture and history and should be corrected. At the same time, some people believe that this is only an individual case, and that the entire dictionary should not be attacked, but more attention should be paid to the maintenance and updating of the dictionary.
According to reports, the indictment has been formally submitted to the court and is currently awaiting its processing. Regardless of the final outcome, the case has sparked a debate about the appropriateness of the dictionary's content, and a reminder that lexicographers need to be more cautious when revising it.
At the same time, this case has also strengthened the public's attention to the content of the dictionary, prompting everyone to pay more attention to and participate in the dictionary revision work. As an important reference book, the influence of the dictionary on society and culture cannot be ignored, so on the basis of maintaining timely and accurate, we should also pay attention to the rationality of the content and the correction of problems to meet the needs of different groups of people and the development of society.