한국 한문고전 용어사전 편찬의 필요성과 지향점

Abstract

In this study, attention is drawn to the absence of a dedicated dictionary of Classical Chinese terminology in Korea, despite the increasing development and availability of digital archives and specialized information services related to Korean classical texts. The study emphasizes the urgent need for such a dictionary from three key perspectives: first, the policy-oriented necessity from the standpoint of users; second, the lexicographical necessity as a foundation for documenting the history of the Korean language; and third, the academic necessity as an essential resource for both domestic and international researchers in Korean studies. Based on these needs, the study proposes that the direction for compiling a dictionary of terms from Korean Classical Chinese texts can be approached through two primary dimensions: the nature of the dictionary and its structural design. In defining the nature of the dictionary, it argues for a flexible integration of the characteristics of both sajeon (辭典, word-based dictionary) and sajeon (事典, encyclopedia-like dictionary), rather than maintaining a rigid distinction between the two. While the compiler’s perspective remains important, this study stresses the growing significance of a user-centered approach, suggesting that setting a standard readership is essential in shaping both the purpose and scope of the dictionary. For its structural design, lexicographical issues are examined through macro-structure and micro-structure considerations. These include criteria for selecting headwords, methods for defining meanings, explanatory structures, examples, and related terms. Through this analysis, the study provides foundational insights into constructing a comprehensive and user-oriented dictionary of Korean Classical Chinese terminology.