An Analytical Chinese-English Dictionary

An Analytical Chinese-English Dictionary by F.W. Baller is a meticulously structured reference work designed to help English-speaking students and scholars understand Chinese characters through a systematic, analytical approach. Instead of organizing entries solely by traditional radicals, Baller groups characters by their phonetic and semantic components, facilitating easier recognition and study of Chinese morphology. Each entry provides the character’s pronunciation, English definition, and detailed analysis of its construction and usage. The dictionary serves both as a linguistic tool and a pedagogical aid, reflecting Baller’s deep knowledge of Chinese and his experience as a missionary and educator in China.