Great Dictionary of Ancient and Modern Idioms

Author: Yang Renzhi
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Publishing Date: 2004-03-01
Features: This dictionary is a comprehensive Chinese reference tool. It includes ancient and modern Chinese idioms, allusions, proverbs, dialects, and more. The book contains nearly 21,000 entries, suitable for readers with a middle school education or higher. Based on the principle "A wise man does not speak of strange, powerful, chaotic, or divine things," the selection of words aims to encompass both ancient and modern terms to enrich the content. The dictionary also includes newly standardized entries that are widely recognized in society, carry positive meanings, and exhibit characteristics of idiomatic structures, ensuring it remains up-to-date and broad in scope. The definitions are concise and straightforward, without unnecessary elaboration. Some derived entries are included, which are actually interrelated and complementary, forming a cohesive whole and inadvertently enhancing readability while expanding knowledge.