Cartoon Synonym Dictionary

Author: Xia Jianqin, Xia Wei (editors)
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Publishing Date: 2005-05-01
Features: To help primary school students better learn, understand, and apply modern Chinese synonyms, and enhance their ability to master language and writing, we have published this "Cartoon Synonym Dictionary." This dictionary selects 432 pairs of two-syllable synonyms commonly used in current primary school Chinese textbooks and highly practical, involving 919 synonymous and near-synonymous words. Each pair of synonyms is compared and analyzed in terms of their "similarity" and "difference." The "similarity" focuses on pointing out their shared parts of speech and semantic commonalities, while the "difference" highlights the main characteristics and differences in meaning, usage, and connotation of each word. All the synonyms included in the book are accompanied by illustrative example sentences, either selected or written by us. Additionally, we have invited artists to create cartoon illustrations based on the meaning of a specific example sentence from each pair of synonyms, to help young readers deepen their understanding and learn how to use them effectively.