noun
sinology; Chinese studies
Academic field covering Chinese language, history, culture, and society. Used in university departments and research contexts.
彼は大学で中国学を専攻している。
He is majoring in Chinese studies at university.
漢学 traditionally refers to the study of classical Chinese texts and Confucianism, often with a historical Japanese perspective, while 中国学 is a broader modern term for Chinese studies as an academic discipline.
Compound of 中国 (China) and 学 (study, learning). A straightforward modern academic term.