References

• 《直齋書錄解題·卷三》

Source: ''Shuowen Jiezi Xizhuan (說文解字系傳)'' The 'Shuowen Jiezi Xixhuan' is a significant work in Chinese philology, comprising forty volumes. It was authored by Xu Kai, also known as Chujin, who served as a Proofreader in the Southern Tang dynasty. The book is structured into thirty chapters of 'Tong Shi' (通釋), two chapters of 'Bu Xu' (部敘), three chapters of 'Tong Lun' (通論), and individual chapters dedicated to 'Qu Wang' (祛妄), 'Lei Ju' (類聚), 'Cuo Zong' (錯綜), 'Yi Yi' (疑義), and 'Xi Shu' (系述). Xu Kai achieved the rank of Academician at the Jixian Academy and Right Inner Historian but passed away before he could return to court. Despite his achievements, Xu Kai's fame was often overshadowed by that of his brother, Xu Xuan. Although both brothers were renowned scholars, Xu Xuan gained more prominence due to his higher status and visibility in the court. The 'Shuowen Jiezi Xi Zhuan' is celebrated for its extensive and precise citations, making it an unparalleled resource in the field of philology. No other work by a scholar in this discipline has matched its depth and breadth of reference. ==References== * 《直齋書錄解題·卷三》