You Ju-an

You Ju-an (游汝言, also sometimes seen Romanized as Yu Ju-an) was a Chinese scholar and government official who lived during the Ming Dynasty. Details about his life are fragmented, but he is primarily known for his contributions to lexicography and language study. He is credited with compiling or contributing to several dictionaries and glossaries of the time, particularly focusing on the pronunciation and meanings of characters. While specific biographical details are scarce, his work is significant for providing insights into the evolving Chinese language and its standardization during the Ming period. Further research may reveal more specific details regarding his official career or other literary works.