Liong's Chinese-English Bilingual Dictionary

Author: Ye Benda, Editor-in-Chief
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Publish Date: 2000-02-01
Features: Since the publication of the Langenscheidt Standard Chinese Dictionary for Foreigners in 1993, it has generated significant response from readers and scholars both domestically and internationally. It is currently the most outstanding teaching-focused reference work for foreigners learning German, characterized by being concise and practical. Native speakers look up words primarily for reading comprehension, while foreign learners consult the dictionary not only for understanding, but also for learning how to use words, form sentences, and write articles. Therefore, they pay particular attention to normative and systematic linguistic knowledge, including information on semantics, word formation, grammar, as well as cultural and social details reflecting the language's evolution. The Langenscheidt Standard Chinese Dictionary for Foreigners has indeed made pioneering efforts in this regard, which is noteworthy. The dictionary contains approximately 66,000 entries, with a wide selection of words. Additionally, new words and concepts reflecting developments in society, changes in youth behavior, and other aspects of the times are also well-represented. Particularly noteworthy is the dictionary's thoughtful selection and arrangement of over 30,000 compound words from a pedagogical perspective, as well as its unique and ingenious compilation of definitions for key elements of word formation. These features not only stimulate learners' desire to expand their vocabulary but also enhance their ability to generalize from examples, thereby opening a gateway for them to explore the vastness and depth of the German lexicon.
Learning to use words and sentences correctly is an aspiration for every foreign language learner. The thoughtfully designed structural formats for verbs, nouns, and adjectives in this dictionary, along with explanations for over 2,100 grammatical difficulties, as well as insights into the governability of prepositions and the syntactic functions of adjectives, truly serve the dual purposes of teaching and learning effectively.