Modern Chinese Dictionary (Chinese-English Bilingual)

Author: Compiled by the Lexicography Department of the Institute of Linguistics, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences
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Publish Date: 2002-11-02
Features: The innovative and standardized format fully reflects the social and contemporary nature of both Chinese and English, allowing the bilingual functionality to complement each other. It is suitable for a wide range of students, English workers, and foreign Chinese enthusiasts for learning, reference, and research. The dictionary has the following features:
1. It reflects the new developments and changes in modern Chinese vocabulary, adding over 1,200 new word meanings.
2. It keeps pace with the evolution of the English language, vividly demonstrating English expression habits and characteristics.
3. It not only provides English common names for specialized terms but also includes their Latin names, especially for names of plants and animals.
4. For rare foreign words or ethnic terms/names, the original names are retained in translation, or internationally recognized translations are provided.
5. For the first time in China, it offers a standardized English translation of the "Chronological Table of Dynasties in Our Country" that meets international sinology requirements.