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Theoretical Studies in Literature and Art ›› 2021, Vol. 41 ›› Issue (4): 28-39.

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The Significance of Concept Differentiation

Chen Dakang   

  1. the Department of Chinese Language and Literature, East China Normal University
  • Online:2021-07-25 Published:2021-07-18
  • About author:Chen Dakang, Ph.D., is a professor at the Department of Chinese Language and Literature, East China Normal University. His research interests include ancient Chinese literature and novels in the Ming and Qing dynasties.

Abstract: Concept is a fundamental element in literary studies, and concept differentiation may influence the content, methods and judgment of the studies. This article discusses three kinds of concept uses, which determine the research direction, value estimation and time connotation, and further expounds on the significance of concept differentiation.

Key words: literary studies, concept, differentiation