Language ＆ English

Xah Lee, 2004, …, 2011

This page is a index of articles related to any of: {English, Chinese} languages, linguistics matters, writing issues, literature, typography, and also some computing aspects of language (font, unicode, input methods).

Dictionaries

it is often the case,
that i do contemplate,
the degree of cockiness,
that i should exhibit myself.

if showing-off too much,
i then beget revulsion.
if i show not enough,
then i'm not man enough.

therefore i trounce,
when being pressed,
on the delicate balance,
that i might have trashed.

now you understand,
'tis not my loftiness,
but my frailties,
that you should endorse.

on the other hand,
with regard to the universe,
my name is Xah Lee,
and i'm still matchless.

— Xah Lee, 2004

Writing, Grammar, Style

The Ethology of Jargons, Chantable Phrases, Obfuscations

Phonetics, Symbols, Typography

Chinese

Linguistics ＆ Logic

Lyrics Appreciation

A collection of ~150 song lyrics and commentary. In particular, Chinese lyrics are translated, and English lyrics are analyzed with attention to the language, in particular, with respect to ethology and sexuality.

English Vocabulary

World Literature Classics

A Collection of World Literature Classics, with annotations. Arabian Nights, Monkey King, Alice in Wonderland, Jonathan Swift, Shakespeare, Bertrand Russell, George Orwell, H G Wells, Marquis de Sade… (20+ fictions and non-fictions). World Literature Classics.