俞敏先生离开我们已经半年多了。1995年3月下旬我去看望他时,得知他的生日是11月2日。我本想到时去祝贺他的八十大寿,没有想到三个多月后他竟和我们永别了,噩耗传来,使我十分吃惊!悲痛! 由于编写《中国大百科全书·语言文字》一卷,我有机会认识了这位学识渊博、德高望重的语言学家,确实感到荣幸。在两年多的编写过程中,我经常去向他请教,他总是热情地给予指导和帮 Mr. Yu Min left us for more than six months. When I went to visit him in late March 1995, I learned that his birthday was November 2. I thought of going to congratulate his eightieth birthday, did not think he farewell to us after more than three months, bad news came, so I was very sad! As the preparation of “Encyclopedia of China language” a volume , I have the chance to get acquainted with this knowledgeable and respected linguist. I feel honored. In more than two years of preparation, I often ask him to consult, he is always enthusiastic to give guidance and help