Xinhua Dictionary (Large Print) ((Large Print) 2001 Revised Edition)

Author: Commercial Press Lexicographical Research Center
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Publication Date: 2003-06-01
Features: A medium-sized dictionary primarily focused on language with supplementary encyclopedic content. It is a comprehensive revision based on the 1989 edition of the Xinhua Dictionary. It includes over 47,200 entries and approximately 2.6 million words. The language entries have enhanced research functions. The characters are categorized into three types and marked with different symbols, with standardized forms for characters, pronunciation, and word forms. The definitions are concise and accurate, reflecting scientific rigor and standardization. The proportion of encyclopedic entries has been increased, with a significant addition of new terms in fields such as information technology, machinery, architecture, and life sciences, demonstrating systematic coverage and modern relevance. The appendices feature numerous innovations, including a timeline of major historical events in China and abroad, key scenic spots and historical sites in China, major environmental disasters worldwide, and significant scientific discoveries and inventions, among 17 other themes, showcasing knowledge and practicality. Suitable for middle school teachers and students, as well as readers with intermediate or higher education levels. This dictionary is a medium-sized reference work primarily focused on language with encyclopedic content, including over 47,200 entries. It consists of Preface, Phonetic Index, Comparison Table of Old and New Characters, Radicals Index, Main Body, and Appendices.