Wuhan University
Wuhan University
Wuhan University (== Template:IPA ==
The Template:IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) is a system of phonetic notation based primarily on the Latin alphabet. It was devised by the International Phonetic Association in the late 19th century as a standardized representation of the sounds of spoken language.
Pronunciation
The pronunciation of the term "IPA" is /aɪ piː eɪ/ in English.
Etymology
The term "IPA" is an acronym for the International Phonetic Alphabet. The International Phonetic Association, founded in 1886, created the IPA to provide a single, universal system for the transcription of spoken language.
Related Terms
- Phonetic notation: A system used to visually represent the sounds of speech. The IPA is one type of phonetic notation.
- Phonetics: The study of the physical sounds of human speech. It is concerned with the physical properties of speech sounds (phonemes), and the processes of their physiological production, auditory reception, and neurophysiological perception.
- Phonology: The study of the way sounds function within a particular language or languages. While phonetics concerns the physical production, acoustic transmission and perception of the sounds of speech, phonology describes the way sounds function within a particular language or languages.
- Transcription (linguistics): The systematic representation of spoken language in written form. The source of the words transcribe and transcription, the term means "to write across" in Latin, and it's the process of converting spoken language into written form. In linguistics, this is often done using the IPA.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Wuhan University
- Wikipedia's article - Wuhan University
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Languages: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
Urdu,
বাংলা,
తెలుగు,
தமிழ்,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
русский,
português do Brasil,
Italian,
polski) is a comprehensive and key national research university located in Wuhan, Hubei, China. It is one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in China, and is a member of the "Double First Class" initiative and the C9 League.
Etymology
The name "Wuhan University" is derived from the city it is located in, Wuhan, which is the capital of Hubei province. The city's name, Wuhan, is a portmanteau of the two major cities on the banks of the Yangtze River that it encompasses: "Wuchang" and "Hankou".
History
Wuhan University was founded in 1893, originally as Ziqiang Institute. It has since grown into a large institution of higher learning, with a strong emphasis on research and a diverse range of academic disciplines.
Academics
Wuhan University offers a wide range of programs in various fields, including Medicine, Law, Education, Literature, History, Science, Engineering, Agriculture, and Management. It is particularly well-known for its Faculty of Health Sciences.
Related Terms
- Double First Class Initiative: A Chinese government initiative aiming to cultivate world-class institutions in higher education.
- C9 League: An alliance of top Chinese universities, analogous to the Ivy League in the United States.
- Ziqiang Institute: The original name of Wuhan University when it was founded in 1893.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Wuhan University
- Wikipedia's article - Wuhan University
This WikiMD dictionary article is a stub. You can help make it a full article.
Languages: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
Urdu,
বাংলা,
తెలుగు,
தமிழ்,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
русский,
português do Brasil,
Italian,
polski