Dictionary of Simplified and Traditional Chinese Characters

Author: Su Peicheng
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Publish Date: 2000-02-01
Features: Since its publication in 1992, this dictionary has been well-received by readers both at home and abroad. Due to its convenience in allowing readers to look up complex characters from simple ones or vice versa, as well as mastering the correct conversion between them, it has been rated as a national bestseller for its practical and innovative content. Now, at the request of readers, it is reprinted to meet market demand. This dictionary includes all 2,235 simplified characters from the "Total List of Simplified Characters" (1986 edition) and 39 characters from the "Table for the Rectification of Variant Characters," providing readers with the ability to look up traditional characters from simplified ones and vice versa, as well as examine their comparative relationships. Each character in the dictionary is annotated with pronunciation, using both Pinyin and Zhuyin. Additionally, each character has concise definitions, numerous example words and idioms, and explanations of the simplification methods. To help readers correctly grasp simplified and traditional characters and their conversions, the [Notes] section explains various relationships between them, and some also highlight noteworthy issues in pronunciation and form. This dictionary is a practical and innovative reference tool.