Classic Idiom Stories

Author: Wang Xiaohui / Country: Mainland China
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: Idioms are conventional expressions formed through long-term linguistic interaction. They have been refined over time and often carry profound ideological connotations and rich expressive power, making them a valuable treasure of Chinese language with strong national characteristics. The origins of idioms are diverse: historical stories, mythical legends, folk jokes, oral sayings, poetry, and more. Almost every idiom has an interesting historical allusion behind it. Understanding the stories of idioms in detail helps to grasp their meanings and usage more accurately, enabling more skillful application in study and daily life. Therefore, we have carefully selected and illustrated this book, Classic Idiom Stories, as a gift to everyone. This book is richly illustrated with images and text, concise and fluent, supplemented by explanations of obscure characters and phrases and references to classical sources. It is an invaluable resource for improving your ability to use idioms and expanding your knowledge.