Zhang Yushu

Events

1

Episodes

2

Years

1710–1716

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Zhang Yushu, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

1. Publication of the Kangxi Dictionary

   1710–1716

   Role: Editor

   1. 11710 · Qing Dynasty courtCompilation Order

      The Kangxi Emperor ordered the dictionary's compilation in 1710 to standardize the Chinese writing system and improve upon earlier references.

   2. 21716 · UnspecifiedPublication

      The Kangxi Dictionary was published in 1716, becoming the most authoritative reference for written Chinese characters until the early 20th century.

Sources

1. Kangxi Dictionary Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-26