unknown; having no fame or reputation. Literally describes a name that is not found in the classics or historical records.

Not found in the classics; describes a person or thing that is not famous or a theory that lacks authoritative historical evidence.

A ten-volume dictionary of function words in ancient Chinese texts, compiled by Wang Yinzhi during the Qing dynasty; it explains the meanings and usage of 160 groups of particles and function words found in pre-Qin and Han dynasty classics.