Liwei Jiao

Liwei Jiao is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of East Asian Studies at Brown University, specializing in Chinese linguistics. He holds a PhD from Nankai University (2003) and has taught Chinese at institutions including Renmin University of China, the University of Durham, and the University of Pennsylvania for over two decades before joining Brown in 2018. His research focuses on Chinese lexicography, phonetics, and the interplay between language and culture.

Education:

• PhD in Chinese Linguistics, Nankai University (2003)
• MA in Chinese Linguistics, Nankai University (1998)
• BA in Chinese Language, Hebei Normal University (1995)

Research Interests:

• Chinese lexicography and proverbs
• Phonetics and language pedagogy
• Cultural dimensions of language use

Publications: His works include seminal texts like 500 Common Chinese Idioms, A Cultural Dictionary of the Chinese Language, and the edited Routledge Handbook of Chinese Language and Culture. His research bridges linguistic analysis with cultural interpretation, emphasizing language as a cultural artifact.

Awards:

• University of Pennsylvania Language Teaching Innovation Award (2009)
• Open University of China Essay Competition Third Prize (2012)
• Penn SAS Teaching Relief Award (2018)

Teaching and Service: Teaches advanced Chinese language courses at Brown, including Advanced Modern Chinese, Business Chinese, and Chinese Language and Culture. His pedagogical innovations are recognized through awards and publications.