Kuchean (Noun)
Meaning
A dialect of Tocharian.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- Kuchean was an extinct dialect of Tocharian, a member of the Indo-European language family, used in the oasis city of Kucha on the Northern Silk Road.
- The Kuchean dialect coexisted with Classical Tocharian and is attested in texts from the 7th to the 10th centuries.
- Scholars have identified Kuchean as a distinct dialect due to its unique grammatical features and phonological developments.
- Texts written in Kuchean have contributed significantly to our understanding of Tocharian languages and the cultural landscape of the Tarim Basin.
- The Kuchean dialect is also notable for its use in Buddhist scriptures, highlighting the significance of the region as a center of Buddhist learning and translation.