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Which ancient Chinese scholars helped establish epigraphy by studying bronze inscriptions?

Ouyang Xiu and Zhao Mingcheng.

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Why: During the Song dynasty, Ouyang Xiu and Zhao Mingcheng investigated and preserved ancient bronze inscriptions.

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Answer: Ouyang Xiu and Zhao Mingcheng. During the Song dynasty, Ouyang Xiu and Zhao Mingcheng investigated and preserved ancient bronze inscriptions.

  1. Archaeology en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Archaeology
    Ouyang Xiu and Zhao Mingcheng established the tradition of Chinese epigraphy
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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