The Burmese language major at Peking University was established in 1949, marking it as the first Burmese language major offered by universities across the nation. Thanks to the dedication of esteemed scholars from previous generations such as Chen Yan, Ren Zhugen, Shi Zhencai, Li Mou, Wang Danian, Yao Bingyan, Cai Zhusheng, Ji Lianfang, Zhao Jing, Han Deying, Jiang Yongren, and other luminaries, the Burmese language major at Peking University has established a firm foundation. It boasts traditional strengths in fundamental research fields including literature, history, and culture.

Faculty members specializing in Burmese language have collaborated to produce vital reference works, including “Burmese-Chinese Dictionary,” “Concise Burmese-Chinese, Chinese-Burmese Dictionary,” and the “Burmese Classified Dictionary.” Notably, the “Burmese-Chinese Dictionary” (published by Business Press) holds the distinction of being China’s first Burmese-Chinese dictionary, featuring an extensive vocabulary, precise definitions, and a high level of compilation. Building upon a strong linguistic foundation, these teachers have undertaken the translation of numerous Burmese literary and historical classics. It took a decade to translate and publish the Burmese historical book “The Glass Place Chronicle,” along with other influential classical and modern literary works in Myanmar such as “The Rising Sun,” “Not Hate,” “Farewell, Summer Night,” “The Boat Arrives in the Heart of the River,” and “The Fisherman.” In addition to dictionaries and translations, academic works within the Burmese language major encompass titles like “Comparative Studies of Burmese and Chinese,” “Studies of Burmese Dialects,” “History of Burmese Literature,” “A Review of Burmese Culture,” “Burmese Religion and Society,” “Research on the Translation of Burmese Classical Novels,” “Selected Poems of Myanmar,” and “History of Cultural Exchanges between China and Myanmar.” These publications, marked by their originality and high research quality, have garnered unanimous recognition and praise from colleagues both domestically and internationally.