Ancient Chinese language evolution decoded through usage of "子" in book.
The study examines how the word "子" (zi) was used in a book called "世说新语" (SHI SHUO SIN YU) during the Wei, Jin, Northern, and Southern Dynasties in China. By analyzing this word, researchers aim to understand how the Chinese language evolved during that period. The findings help us see how Chinese language changed over time by studying the language patterns in the book.