New China Antonym Dictionary (Concise Edition)

Author: Commercial Press Lexicographical Research Center
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Publish Date: 2004-11-19
Features: This dictionary is a detailed analysis of modern Chinese antonyms, containing 850 sets of antonyms, including 710 disyllabic words and 140 idioms. Each set is labeled with part of speech and provides comparative definitions. The dictionary has the following features:
1. Rich examples, with sentences sourced from middle school Chinese textbooks and famous newspapers and magazines;
2. Emphasis on practicality, with prompts for the form, pronunciation, and other important details of antonyms in the hint section, aiding in language use and lexical standardization;
3. Highlighting knowledge, with a "Knowledge Corner" that collects anecdotes and interesting stories of famous figures using antonyms, as well as annotations on the use of antonyms in rhetorical devices like parallelism and contrast.
This dictionary is a detailed analysis of modern Chinese antonyms, containing 850 sets of antonyms, including 710 disyllabic words and 140 idioms. Each set is labeled with part of speech and provides comparative definitions. The dictionary has the following features:
Examples are rich and vivid, featuring both classic literary works and memorable aphorisms. It emphasizes practicality, with sections like "Related Antonyms" and "Hints" to expand the vocabulary of antonyms and provide guidance on form, sound, and meaning. It highlights knowledge with "Test Yourself," "Famous Authors' Revisions," and "Anecdotes" in the knowledge corner, where "Test Yourself" selects questions from textbooks and literary works with reference answers, and "Famous Authors' Revisions" draws from original drafts. It is particularly suitable for middle and primary school teachers and students, as well as for Chinese language teaching for non-native speakers.