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上海东华大学教授周启澄最近公布了他的一项最新研究成果。这位精通多种西方语言的博士生导师认为,“China”(中国)一词来源于中国的丝绸。关于英文“China”一词的来历,一直有3种说法。比较流行的说法是来源于瓷器;也有人认为,“China”一词与“秦”王朝有关;还有一种观点则把“China”与茶叶挂上了钩。按照欧洲语言的演变历史,周教授对丝绸与“China”之间的关联作了解释。他认为,在希腊文明时期,中国的丝绸已通过
Zhou Qicheng, a professor from Shanghai Donghua University, recently released one of his latest research results. The doctoral tutor, proficient in many western languages, believes that the term “China” (China) is derived from Chinese silk. There have been three versions of the origins of the English word “China”. Some people think that the term “China” is related to the “Qin” dynasty. Another view is that “China” is linked to tea. According to the evolution of European languages, Professor Zhou explained the connection between silk and “China”. He believes that during the Greek civilization, the silk of China passed