About Zhang Yi
Zhang Yi was a Chinese linguist.
Zhang Yi (fl. 227–232), styled Zhì Rà ng (稚让), was a native of Cao Wei of the Three Kingdoms period. He was the author of the Guangya, an early 3rd century CE Chinese dictionary. Around 230 CE, he held the rank of Doctor in the Imperial Academy under Emperor Ming.
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Who was Zhang Yi?
Compiled a dictionary, Guangya
What was Zhang Yi's occupation?
Zhang Yi was a linguist.
What nationality was Zhang Yi?
Zhang Yi was Chinese.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Zhang Yi (Cao Wei)
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