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The rectification of the 'Li Gui' dictionary cannot stop from strict investigation

2024-12-03   

If you are unsure about a word, ask the dictionary. The Xinhua Dictionary, which has been in its seventies, has accompanied several generations of people's growth and can be called a 'silent national teacher'. However, if you come across a web version of the online Xinhua dictionary, it will be a long Dim sum. Because Xinhua Dictionary has not yet released a web version. Some online dictionary websites have taken the lead, using the banner of "Xinhua Dictionary" to attract users to click and visit. The content is full of errors: some words have incorrect pronunciation and shape, some words have inappropriate meanings, and the provided example sentences are inconsistent with the introduction and conclusion, misleading readers. For example, an online dictionary website mistakenly labeled "warm huo" as "warm he". If it weren't for the example sentence revealing its true meaning, it would have almost fooled people - "We try our best to do what we love, and our hearts are filled with warmth and peace." This redefinition of "warmth" seems to understand not the pronunciation, but the "art of breaking sentences". This also highlights the importance of rigor and accuracy in dictionaries. The "Top Ten Chinese Language Errors" at the beginning of each year are the most intuitive example. Faced with this' Chinese Open Class', it always makes people exclaim 'I was wrong for so many years'. Chinese characters are vast and profound, with complex pronunciations. 'If you don't understand them, look them up in a dictionary' is a necessary reverence. However, dictionaries with inherent problems not only fail to correct the situation, but also confuse and confirm erroneous impressions. Especially for children and students in the enlightenment stage, its negative impact is long-lasting. On a larger scale, the life of language lies in norms, and spreading errors is tantamount to damaging the foundation of civilization. With one word 'yin'an', twist several strands of beard The process of writing poetry is so arduous, isn't compiling a dictionary like this? Li Yuming, the president of the Chinese Lexicographical Society, once said, "Sometimes experts will repeatedly discuss and conduct field research for the pronunciation and definition of a word. The hard work of compiling a dictionary is unimaginable to outsiders." According to industry insiders, the editing process of key reference books such as "Xinhua Dictionary" is far beyond the "three reviews and three verifications" of ordinary books. On the other hand, some "online dictionaries" use the name of authority without any sense of responsibility or integrity, and are only a means of attracting customers for paid services such as sample downloading and education and training. All I have in my heart is business acumen, no wonder good classics are read incorrectly. For cultural inheritance, it is necessary to "chew the words carefully"; For the "Li Gui" in the cultural field, it is even more important to be cautious and meticulous. This is not only related to the authenticity and accuracy of information, but also involves the reputation of genuine dictionaries, the wisdom and hard work of countless people. Legally speaking, using a well-known trademark without the permission of the publisher constitutes both trademark infringement and unfair competition. However, in the hidden corner of the Internet, infringement is easy and diverse. What is not commensurate with it is the regulatory dilemma like a field mouse - high cost of proof, unclear platform implementation mechanism, long-term rights protection channels and the rapid spread of the network constitute a pair of difficult to resolve contradictions. It is necessary to establish a governance mindset in addition to strict investigation and crackdown. From optimizing reporting services to improving institutional norms; From strengthening technical support to improving disposal mechanisms; From improving discernment ability to nationwide participation in resistance... government agencies, online platforms, dictionary publishing institutions, and ordinary people need to form a joint force to safeguard the dignity of dictionaries. In the dictionary of 'knowledge and civilization', not a single word 'false' can fit. Only by treating both the symptoms and root causes, and combining prevention and control, can the "Li Gui" dictionary gradually lose its living space and be unable to bounce around. (New Society)

Edit:Luo yu Responsible editor:Zhou shu

Source:Southern Daily

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