Ancient Chinese Proverb Dictionary

Author: Chen Guanglei
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Publish Date: 2002-12-01
Features: This dictionary contains over 10,000 famous quotes, covering books from the pre-Qin period to the late Qing Dynasty, with a focus on the pre-Qin philosophers, Confucian classics, the "Four Histories," and the poetry and prose collections of famous writers throughout the dynasties. It is suitable for classical literature scholars, college and high school students, self-improvement enthusiasts, and a broad readership who love the profound culture of their homeland. It can be used for checking and citing ancient quotes, as well as for reading and appreciation. The dictionary emphasizes collecting long-standing famous quotes, paying attention to selecting philosophical, vividly expressive, and still applicable. The quotes cover various aspects such as philosophy, ethics, politics, economics, military, literature, language, art, education, healthcare, science and technology, and nature. The quotes are categorized by meaning, divided into thirty major categories, with subcategories under each major category. Sentences with similar meanings are grouped together, and they are generally arranged in chronological order based on the books and authors' eras.