Student Practical Chinese Dictionary

Author: Bao Yunjiu
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: The "Student Practical Chinese Dictionary" (Ten-in-One) is a reference book designed for use by teachers, students, and parents in primary and secondary schools. This dictionary is compiled in accordance with the requirements of the "Chinese Language Curriculum Standards for Compulsory Education" issued by the Ministry of Education, based on multiple Chinese language textbooks from cities such as Beijing, Tianjin, and Shanghai. All the included words are disyllabic or polyphonic. The author provides a comprehensive and insightful explanation of each word from ten aspects: Pinyin, Wubi, definitions, origins, example sentences, usage, synonyms, antonyms, analysis, and common mistakes. It serves as a "ten-in-one" multi-functional tool. The outstanding advantages of this dictionary over similar ones are:
1. More beneficial for enriching students' vocabulary. The words included in the dictionary are derived from textbooks, but the addition of "synonyms" and "antonyms" sections greatly expands the number of words beyond what is found in textbooks. This allows students to learn multiple related words while looking up a single term.
2. More effective in improving students' ability to understand words accurately. The dictionary provides detailed explanations of subtle differences among multiple synonyms and scientific analysis of a set of antonyms within a shared category, helping students enhance their ability to distinguish between words, accurately grasp word meanings, and use them appropriately.
3. More helpful in strengthening students' grasp of basic grammar knowledge. The "usage" section of the dictionary focuses on analyzing the grammatical functions of words, identifying parts of speech or phrase categories, and providing specific analyses of how words serve different roles in sentences. This helps students consolidate their grammar knowledge and master its application with ease.
4. More conducive to sparking students' interest in using the dictionary. The example sentences are all drawn from Chinese language textbooks and traditional passages that students are expected to know, making the dictionary familiar and relatable. Additionally, the inclusion of healthy and humorous "Fun Zones" on each page brings relief and joy to busy teachers and students, thereby stimulating their interest in learning.