Number Idioms Dictionary

Author: Tang Juyi
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Publishing Date: 2005-01-01
Features: In the book market where nearly 200,000 new books are published each year, this reference book is the only one that collects idioms composed of numerical combinations. Proverbs, colloquialisms, idioms, and famous quotes from writers and works in Chinese history often include words combined with numbers. Such words have never been systematically compiled in a dedicated book. The Dictionary of Numerical Idioms is a medium-sized reference book that fills this gap, arranged in numerical order. It lists entries first, followed by pronunciation and definitions, each accompanied by examples. All examples are sourced from historical and contemporary literature, with none being artificially created. The book contains over 3,000 numerical idioms, many of which are not found in other reference books. With this book in hand, it can assist in writing and reading, and also provides a novel and distinctive material for the study of linguistic phenomena. The book is both interesting and concise, with a moderate price, making it suitable for general readers and those interested in linguistic research. The book includes nearly 2,700 numerical idioms, sourced from Chinese historical classics and modern and contemporary works. Each entry features pronunciation, definition, and examples.