Predecessors and variants of “Ching”[淸], and “China” as /ʃina/

Significant names and titles, their spellings along with their indigenous pronunciations, contain historical processes and help explain the identities of the bearers. Therefore, it is required to carefully (re-)examine the names and titles of various historical entities in order to get a more informed understanding of such. On this note, it should be worth reviewing… Continue reading Predecessors and variants of “Ching”[淸], and “China” as /ʃina/