Chinese Idioms Dictionary (Revised Edition)

Author: Compiled by the Editorial Department of Zhonghua Book Company
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Publishing Date: 2004-06-01
Features: Language is one of the symbols of the development of human civilization. Idioms, due to their characteristics in content and form, can better carry the rich cultural heritage of the Chinese nation. For over eighty years, Zhonghua Book Company has been committed to promoting traditional Chinese culture, serving academia, and benefiting society. This small-scale language reference book is also a bountiful fruit that has grown from this towering tree. The book is suitable for a broad readership with junior and senior high school education levels. Based on the principle of practicality, we have carefully selected 5,159 commonly used idioms, including some phrases that are evolving into positive idioms, as well as common proverbs and maxims. It is currently the smallest idioms dictionary with the most entries. During the compilation process, we have strived to make the definitions concise and accurate, and the examples typical and appropriate. Additionally, we have made full use of the latest research findings on idioms in recent years to reflect the evolution of their meanings, paying particular attention to uncovering and showcasing the cultural connotations embedded in idioms. We aim to achieve a perfect combination of popularization and improvement, as well as a harmonious unity of scientific rigor, knowledge, practicality, and standardization.
Language is one of the symbols of the development of human civilization. Idioms, due to their characteristics in content and form, can better carry the rich cultural heritage of the Chinese nation. For over eighty years, Zhonghua Book Company has been committed to promoting traditional Chinese culture, serving academia, and benefiting society, and this small-scale language reference book is also a bountiful fruit that has grown from this towering tree. The book is suitable for a broad readership with junior and senior high school education levels. Based on the principle of practicality, we have carefully selected 5,159 commonly used idioms, including some phrases that are evolving into positive idioms, as well as common proverbs and maxims. It is currently the smallest idioms dictionary with the most entries. During the compilation process, we have strived to make the definitions concise and accurate, and the examples typical and appropriate. Additionally, we have made full use of the latest research findings on idioms in recent years to reflect the evolution of their meanings, paying particular attention to uncovering and showcasing the cultural connotations embedded in idioms. We aim to achieve a perfect combination of popularization and improvement, as well as a harmonious unity of scientific rigor, knowledge, practicality, and standardization.