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Dr. Yanhua Zhang is an Associate Professor of Chinese in the Department of Languages at Clemson University's College of Arts and Humanities. She joined the faculty in 2000 and holds a Ph.D. in Anthropology from the University of Hawaii. Her research focuses on medical anthropology, linguistic anthropology, Chinese lexicography, and cultural studies of contemporary China. She has authored monographs such as Transforming Emotions with Chinese Medicine (2007) and co-edited major dictionaries including the ABC English-Chinese & Chinese-English Dictionary. Her work explores themes like traditional medicine, embodiment, and Confucian ethics in modern contexts.
- Ph.D. in Anthropology, University of Hawaii
- Co-director of Clemson’s CU in China study abroad program
- Academic advisor for Chinese Language and International Health majors
- Visiting faculty at Johns Hopkins University (2019)
Dr. Zhang’s research bridges anthropology and lexicography through studies of Chinese medical practices, emotional frameworks in Confucian thought, and language policy. Her articles analyze topics ranging from TCM efficacy to the cultural translation of medical concepts between China and the West. She has presented at institutions like the University of Chicago and Wake Forest University, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to cultural and medical systems.
Her advising and grants include overseeing Clemson’s China study programs and contributing to academic dictionaries that standardize Chinese-English terminology. She actively participates in international conferences and editorial roles to advance cross-cultural scholarly discourse.
Dr. Zhang collaborates in academic teams focused on East Asian studies and health humanities, integrating fieldwork with textual analysis to understand sociocultural dynamics in contemporary China.
