Illustrated Dictionary of Popular Sayings from the Qing Dynasty

Author: Hu Yihua
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Publish Date: 2005-07-01
Features: The greatest feature of this "Illustrated Dictionary of Qing Dynasty Colloquialisms" lies in its value of materials, as the colloquialisms reflect the linguistic customs closely related to the lives of the people. Colloquialisms are oral expressions created by the masses across generations, with broad themes, lively thoughts, humorous styles, and concise forms. They are the crystallization of collective experience and wisdom passed down through generations. The colloquialisms handed down through the ages provide modern language with rich and vivid material, from which modern writers, especially those in drama and fiction, draw nourishment to enrich their own language and writing. The colloquialisms of past dynasties offer abundant material for the study of dialects, historical linguistics, and folk culture. Nowadays, numerous compilations of colloquialisms have appeared in the book market, but Hu Yihua's Illustrated Dictionary of Qing Dynasty Colloquialisms takes a unique and distinctive approach by combining colloquialisms with illustrations, offering readers a more vivid understanding and an opportunity for visualized reflection on the meanings of these expressions.