Universal Student Idiom Dictionary

Author: Editorial Department of the Great Chinese Dictionary
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Publishing Date: 2004-01-01
Features: This "All-Purpose Student Idiom Dictionary" includes 2,126 commonly used idioms, providing accurate yet easy-to-understand explanations, making it suitable for middle and primary school students as well as readers with corresponding cultural levels. The dictionary offers 10 functions: pronunciation, explanation, context, usage, anecdotes, example sentences, synonyms, antonyms, near-synonyms, and notes. Each idiom may have all these functions or some of them reduced based on its specific context. To meet students' practical needs, the dictionary strives to ensure accurate explanations while emphasizing simplicity and comprehensiveness.
In terms of clarity: The compilers have worked hard to make the explanations and contextual usage clear and accessible; the anecdotes section presents the origins of idioms in an engaging manner, helping readers understand their roots; the example sentences are straightforward, making learning easy.
In terms of functionality: The dictionary lists idioms in their common forms and includes corresponding synonyms, near-synonyms, and antonyms, along with additional related entries to help students generalize and apply their knowledge. Some entries are accompanied by vivid and interesting illustrations, which greatly aid readers in deepening their understanding of the idioms' meanings. Through the "Radical and Stroke Index of Entries" at the back of the book, readers can access a wealth of idioms that are often missing in other dictionaries, providing a broader range of usage options.