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Which two men compiled a dictionary in the 16th century by translating Chinese into a European language for the first time?

Question #149906. Asked by pehinhota.
Last updated Oct 11 2023.
Originally posted Oct 06 2023 4:26 PM.

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hypatia415
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Answer has 3 votes.

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Matteo Ricci and Michele Ruggieri between 1583-1588.

link https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Romanization_of_Chinese



Response last updated by gtho4 on Oct 11 2023.
Oct 06 2023, 4:39 PM
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