Great Dictionary of the Chinese Language (New Edition)

Author: Editorial Committee of the Great Chinese Dictionary
Publisher:
Publishing Date: 2003-10-01
Features:
1. Standard and normative character forms, phonetic annotations, and definitions.
2. Bilingual Chinese-English: Can be used as a Chinese-English dictionary, with corresponding English translations for each entry.
3. A convenient reference tool for students: Each entry is marked with radical, stroke count, structure, part of speech, character formation method, word formation method, homophones, synonyms, and antonyms.
4. A helpful tool for computer users: Each entry is marked with the typing codes of the character on a computer, including "Wubi" and "Tabi".
5. New additions of reverse-order words, making the content more extensive.
6. New additions of over 10,000 idioms, which can also be used as an idiom dictionary. A comprehensive encyclopedia-style great dictionary includes over 10,000 characters and nearly 120,000 words. For the first time, it integrates the functions of multiple modern Chinese dictionaries with full-featured characteristics: In addition to providing annotations on the sound, form, and meaning of characters and words, it also offers knowledge and functions such as radicals, stroke count, structure, character formation method, word composition, distinguishing similar characters, part of speech in Chinese, reverse-order words, homophones, synonyms, antonyms, idioms, English, Wubi, and Tabi. Therefore, it is a true Chinese encyclopedia.
A modern Chinese standard great dictionary is strictly organized in accordance with the relevant regulations of the National Language and Character Working Committee, with the participation of experts and scholars from the Institute of Linguistics of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences and some experts and scholars from Peking University. It aims to determine lexical norms and serves the purpose of promoting the popularization of Mandarin and the standardization of Chinese.
A multi-functional and practical Chinese reference tool platform—The Great Chinese Dictionary is a powerful new type of dictionary, with its most prominent feature being its full-featured capabilities. Current modern Chinese dictionaries mainly explain entries from the aspects of character form, phonetic annotation, and definition. The Great Chinese Dictionary, however, adds the functions of a reverse-order dictionary, an idiom dictionary, a Chinese-English dictionary, and a computer-based Wubi dictionary, integrating multiple functions into one, eliminating the of accumulating numerous dictionaries on the desk. With just this one dictionary, the needs of students, households, and work-related research can all be met.