New Word Dictionary

Author: Shen Mengying
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: New words and expressions are barometers of linguistic evolution and mirrors reflecting social trends. They directly, rapidly, and fully reflect the subtle changes in social life, embodying a distinctive contemporary character and rich cultural and social connotations. The emergence of new words and expressions provides valuable material for linguistics, cultural studies, sociology, political science, and other disciplines. Collecting and recording new words and expressions not only meets the needs of communication but also plays an important role in the standardization of Chinese and the development and research of the language. As a dictionary of new words and expressions, it strives to embody "three characteristics": First, "new." The words collected should reflect new things, phenomena, concepts, and ideas emerging in the era of reform and opening-up, presenting a fresh face, vivid experiences, and entirely new information. Second, "distinctive," referring to its clear and unique features. Third, "conventional," referring to the nature of being established by common usage.