Dictionary of Common Proverbs Classified

Author: Li Zhenyi
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Publish Date: 2000-06-01
Features: This dictionary is a classified proverb dictionary, holding a certain position in the classification of dictionaries and the social dictionary system compared to general dictionaries. It includes over 3,000 common social proverbs. Proverbs related to agriculture, meteorology, and specific trades are not included. The entries in this dictionary are arranged by meaning categories, totaling 46 categories. However, due to the complexity of some proverbs' meanings, they may be classified from different perspectives based on their actual usage. Each entry in the dictionary consists of four parts: the headword, phonetic annotation, definition, and textual evidence. The definitions in this dictionary strive for accuracy and clarity, indicating the basic or extended meaning of the proverb based on linguistic materials. For some difficult words in the proverbs, necessary annotations are provided before the definitions. All entries in this dictionary are annotated using Hanyu Pinyin. The entries are arranged in alphabetical order of Hanyu Pinyin within each category.