Practical Chinese Famous Quotes: Four Hundred Examples

Author: Li Duanming and Qi Shichang
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Publish Date: 2002-01-01
Features: This book is designed for foreign readers with a certain foundation in Chinese who wish to further explore Chinese culture, expand their communication range, and improve their spoken Chinese proficiency. Among the millennia-old Chinese civilization, the culture carried by the Chinese language is incredibly rich. We have selected a small portion of famous quotes that are still frequently cited today as a reference for our foreign friends. These quotes are the fruits of observation and deep contemplation by ancient sages on the world and life, embodying the profound essence of Eastern culture. They often contain simple yet profound philosophies and principles for conduct, making them highly educational. However, these quotes are mostly written in classical Chinese, which can pose challenges for beginners in understanding and using them. Therefore, we first explain and translate these quotes into modern Chinese and English to help readers grasp their original meaning as quickly as possible. This is the basic and important step.
Secondly, we have specially created a "Examples of Application" section, integrating these quotes into short texts of various themes to assist readers in using them appropriately.
Furthermore, we have added Pinyin annotations to both the original text and the examples to help readers with increasing proficiency in pronunciation and speaking.
However, this writing approach is still just our initial attempt, and there are undoubtedly many areas that need improvement and refinement. We sincerely hope that will provide criticism and corrections.
Author: Li Duanming and Qi Shichang
August 18, 2001