What does «sinología» mean in Spanish?
- The study of Chinese language, literature and culture by outsiders. The study of China dates back to the 13th century, when Marco Polo and Ibn Battutta introduced Asian culture to the West. Systematic study began in the 16th century with Christian missionaries. Among the outstanding scholars were the Dominicans Francisco Varo and Juan Cobo, and the Jesuit Matteo Ricci, mainly focused on the study of the Chinese language.
Examples of use in Spanish: "es un especialista en sinología".