New Century Little Doctor -- Idioms at a Glance

Author: Liang Shi, Editor-in-Chief
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Publish Date: 2004-03-01
Features: Idioms are mostly derived from ancient classics, poems, songs, and language stories, each with its unique origin and background. They cover a wide range of knowledge, including politics, economy, military, science and technology, diplomacy, daily life, philosophy, and art. By using idioms, we can learn more about the excellent cultural heritage of the Chinese nation, broaden our knowledge, expand our horizons, and enhance our literary literacy. Understanding idioms should not stop at the literal meaning but requires grasping their complete significance, even their metaphors. For example, "high mountains and flowing waters" cannot be simply interpreted as water flowing from high mountains, and "chicken feathers and garlic skins" does not literally mean guiding chickens and garlic skins. Therefore, it is crucial to understand the origins of idioms and grasp their true meanings and usages thoroughly. To help young friends use idioms accurately and skillfully in daily life and studies, we have carefully selected over 300 idioms with strong ideological, artistic, and storytelling qualities, high usage rates, and presented them in simple and lively language, accompanied by exquisite illustrations. This approach combines education with entertainment, dedicated to the young friends.