Structure of The Kangxi Dictionary
- Preface by Kangxi Emperor : pp. 1–6 (御製序)
- Notes on the use of the dictionary : pp. 7–12 (凡例)
- Indication of pronunciation of characters : pp. 13–40 (等韻)
- Comprehensive table of contents by radicals : pp. 41–49 (總目)
- Facilitated consulting contents : pp. 50–71 (检字)
- The dictionary proper : pp. 75–1631
- Main text : pp. 75–1538
- Addendum contents : pp. 1539–1544 (補遺)
- Addendum text : pp. 1545–1576
- Appendix contents (No–source–characters) : pp. 1577–1583 (備考)
- Appendix text : pp. 1585–1631
- Postscript : pp. 1633–1635 (後記)
- Textual research : pp. 1637–1683 (考证)
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