dictionary of Chinese characters
A reference work that lists and explains Chinese characters, similar to a character dictionary or lexicon. The term is somewhat technical and may be encountered in academic or historical contexts.
This dictionary of Chinese characters contains about ten thousand characters.
Standard kanji spelling for this term.
The term is composed of 字 (character) and 彙 (collection, compilation). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but it follows a common pattern for naming reference works.