What is the type of Zhouyi?

On the Definition of Zhouyi

This is a bit difficult.

First of all, it is an ancient book.

The landlord's problem has a limitation, that is, literary classification.

Zhouyi is not a literary work.

Can't be classified according to poetry and novels.

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On China's Traditional Studies

A subset of China's traditional research history

If it is a document, it should be assigned to the collection department.

The Book of Changes belongs to the classic department.

In the modern sense.

This is a reference book.

Such as dictionaries, philosophical reference materials and so on.