Practical Riddle Dictionary

Author: Liu Debao (Compiler)
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Publishing Date: 2005-06-01
Features: Compared to other riddle books, this dictionary has the following characteristics:
1. This dictionary includes over 20,000 ancient, modern, and contemporary riddles, with answers covering characters, words, idioms, place names, book titles, person names, mathematics, Chinese language, chemistry, computer science, and geography.
2. The answers are used as entries, with the riddle and answer separated by a vertical bar (|). If a riddle has multiple answers, they are separated by a slash (/).
3. The entries in this dictionary are arranged in the order of Pinyin. Under the same character, entries are listed first as characters, then as idioms, place names, book titles, person names, mathematics, Chinese language, chemistry, computer science, and geography, all in Pinyin order.
4. Entries are annotated with Pinyin. For characters with multiple pronunciations, only one standard Mandarin pronunciation is noted, and variations in tone or pronunciation are not marked.
5. A Pinyin index is provided before the main text for easy reference.
Compared to other riddle books, this dictionary has the following features:
1. Large number of entries. This dictionary includes over 20,000 riddles, with some having one answer and others having two or more, with the most having dozens of answers.
2. Rich and diverse content. This dictionary not only includes the 2,500 common characters as required by the National Language and Literature Work Committee but also includes idioms, place names, book titles, person names, mathematics, Chinese language, physics, chemistry, computer science, and geography that start with these characters.
3. Combines popular appeal with knowledge. The principle of "prioritizing popularization while also catering to improvement" is followed, with efforts made to select riddles suitable for a broad audience and those widely enjoyed, aiming for "appealing to both the refined and the popular." Reading this dictionary can broaden readers' knowledge and enhance their appreciation. To facilitate readers' enjoyment, we have made significant innovations in the format, combining the answers, riddles, and entries with vertical bars, making it more user-friendly.