Mr. Guo Xiliang is famous in ChinaLinguisticsProfessor Jia He passed away in Beijing in the early morning of December 30, 2022, at the age of 93, which is deeply regrettable. Mr. Guo Xiliang was born in HunanHengshan, received traditional education since childhood. In 1950, he was admitted to HunanUniversity, and later transferred to WuhanUniversityFurther education. In 1954, Mr. Guo Xiliang was hereDepartment of Chinese, Peking UniversityPursue graduate school and become famousLinguisticsHomeWang LiSir's **, from whom I received valuable teaching and guidance. After graduating in 1958, Mr. Guo Xiliang stayed on as a professor and was promoted to professor in 1986 and became a doctoral supervisor in 1990. During his teaching and research career, he has served as:Ancient ChineseDeputy Director and Director of the Department, and Director of the Academic Committee of the Department of Chinese.
Mr. Guo Xiliang has a wide influence and reputation in the academic community. He is BeijingUniversityWang LiLinguisticsDirector of the Award Committee, Director and Executive Director of the Academic Steering Committee of the Chinese Exegesis Society, Executive Director of the Chinese Writing Society, BeijingLinguisticsVice President, ChinaPhonologyConsultants, ".Linguistics SeriesChinese ChineseAncient Chinese StudiesEditorial Board andChinese Chinese linguisticsEditor-in-chief of the journal and other important positions. He has devoted his life to the teaching and research of Chinese history, covering the history of Chinese phonetics, grammar, vocabulary, lexicography, dialectology, and comparative studies of Chinese and Tibetan languages.
Mr. Guo Xiliang participated in and presided over the compilation of the ".Ancient ChineseThe textbook has influenced generations of scholars. He is the author of more than 10 books, including Handbook of Ancient Chinese Characters, Collection of Essays on the History of the Chinese Language, Manuscripts of Chinese Studies, and Manuscripts of Ancient Chinese Characters. In addition, he has published more than 100 articles, such as "On Ancient ChineseDemonstrative pronounsThe system", "A Preliminary Study of the Phonology of the Yin Shang Era", "HistoryPhonologySeveral Problems in Research", "Discussion on the Comparative Study of Chinese and Tibetan Languages", etc. These research results have had an important impact on the academic community.
Mr. Guo Xiliang's academic contributions are mainly reflected in:Ancient ChineseTextbook compilation and research on the history of the Chinese language. Previously, he was mainly involvedAncient ChineseThe textbook was developed and completed with other expertsAncient ChineseTextbooks. This set of textbooks is based on:Wang LiSir inPeking Universityof".Ancient Chinesehandouts" and are prepared by the members of the writing team according to the division of labor according to the outline. The whole compilation process fully reflects the cooperation of the three generations of the old, middle and young people, and is deeply affectedWang LiGuidance and supervision of Mr. Since its inception, this set of textbooks has been welcomed and respected by the majority of readers, and has been selected as a recommended textbook by the National Education Commission, listed as a designated textbook for self-study college entrance examinations, and has been recognized by many awards.
Mr. Guo Xiliang is hereAncient ChineseAfter the compilation of the textbook, the academic focus shifted to the study of the grammar system and historical development of the Chinese language. He gave an in-depth account of the grammatical development of pre-Qin Chinese and published a series of important articles. After his retirement in 2000, his academic interests shifted to the field of ancient phonology. He revised the Handbook of Ancient Chinese Characters and published the Manuscript of the Ancient Sounds of Chinese Characters, and these research results have had a significant impact on the academic community.
Mr. Guo Xiliang has a rigorous academic attitude, he integrates ancient and modern Chinese and foreign academic achievements, always insists on seeking truth from facts, and opposes exaggeration and superstition. He has always shown himself to be honest and selfless, and is known as a model in the academic world. His academic achievements have earned him the respect and love of his peers at home and abroad.
Mr. Guo Xiliang isChinese Chinese linguisticsHis passing is a great loss to us. Mr. Guo's academic achievements and contributions have not only enriched the Chinese languageLinguisticsThe field of research has also left a valuable intellectual wealth for future generations. He was not only a distinguished scholar, but also a respected educator who devoted a great deal of effort to teaching and research, and passed on his knowledge and experience to generations of scholars. Mr. Kwok's academic talents and qualities have made him a role model in the academic community, and his spirit will inspire and influence future generations.
We should cherish the memory of Mr. Guo Xiliang's achievements and contributions, and at the same time, we should inherit and carry forward his academic spirit. In academic research, we should be rigorous and realistic, pay attention to meticulous and in-depth research, and not be greedy for flashy and superficial results. At the same time, we should also promote the academic qualities of integrity, selflessness, and fairness, and adhere to truth and kindnessValues。Only through continuous efforts and dedication can we make greater contributions to academic research and social development.
In the future, we will cherish the memory of Mr. Guo Xiliang, and at the same time, we will continue to pursue academic truth and progress for the Chinese languageLinguisticsContribute to research and development. May Mr. Guo Xiliang rest in peace, and his academic achievements will always inspire us to move forward.