The Phonological Theory System of Ming Dynasty Person Yuan Zirang

Yuan Zirang is a famous phonology scholar in the late Ming Dynasty.He discussed Chinese phonetic structure and some problems about language,phonology,character in Zixue Yuanyuan.He elaborated his rich phonological theory.Pronunciation was divided into standard pronunciation,popular pronunciation(pronunciation at that time) and dialect pronunciation.The initials were divided into Damu,Xiaomu,Hu,Xi,Duqing and Duzhuo.The finals were divided into Xi,Pi and Sihu.Four tones were Pingzhong,Shanglao,Qunen and Ruji.