Chinese Idiom Stories

Author: Feng Guochao, Editor-in-Chief
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: The splendid and brilliant 5,000-year civilization of China, the profound and extensive 3,000-year history of the Chinese language, and the dazzling and magnificent Chinese idioms are all spectacular. As epitomes of history, crystallizations of wisdom, the essence of language, and accumulations of civilization, Chinese idioms shine with the brilliance of wisdom everywhere, making them cultural treasures of the Chinese nation. Most idioms are not only elegant and concise but also have verifiable origins. Fully understanding the origins, original meanings, extensions, and the historical events recorded in them—such as the rise and fall of dynasties, the successes and failures of heroes, and the tearful and lamentable historical incidents—still holds strong reference value and practical significance for us modern people. Appropriately and reasonably using idioms in language expression can not only make sentences concise, clear, vivid, and quickly improve language skills but also enrich, enhance, and expand historical knowledge, serving as an ingenious and convenient way to inherit Chinese wisdom. This book translates idioms into stories, introducing their meanings in an easy-to-understand manner.