Chinese Idioms Dictionary (Revised Edition)

Author: Lin Jieke
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Publish Date: 2005-09-21
Features: This dictionary has received widespread acclaim since its publication in 1995 and was ranked as one of Sichuan's outstanding books in 1996. To adapt to new developments, the dictionary underwent revision starting in July 1999, with its vocabulary expanded over a three-year period. The revised dictionary is meticulously compiled, scientifically rigorous, and highly practical. Each idiom entry, in addition to standard pronunciation, definitions, and example sentences, also indicates the structure of the idiom, synonyms, antonyms, synonym analysis, and common errors. The most prominent feature of this dictionary lies in its synonym analysis. In our analysis, we highlight both the similarities and key differences between these synonyms in terms of semantics, emotional connotation, stylistic connotation, usage frequency, scope of use, and usage patterns. Another important feature of this dictionary is its minimal use of classical Chinese in example sentences, with the majority of entries accompanied by modern Chinese or colloquial example sentences. These examples were carefully selected by the author through extensive research, involving the reading of numerous contemporary newspapers, magazines, literary works, and textbooks. From the vast number of extracted sentences, only those that adhere to modern Chinese grammatical norms and accurately reflect the meaning and usage of the idiom were chosen. These examples not only meet modern Chinese grammatical standards but also convey the beauty of the language. Such examples are highly valuable in helping readers understand the meaning of idioms and use them correctly.