Newly compiled handbook of idioms, proverbs, colloquialisms, and punchy phrases

Author: Peng Bo
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: This dictionary includes over 2,000 common idioms, proverbs, colloquialisms, and allusions in modern Chinese, making it a comprehensive and highly practical reference tool. The entries are arranged in alphabetical order of the first character's Pinyin, with variations in tone (yīnpíng, yángpíng, shàngshēng, qùshēng) following the order of tones; entries with the same pronunciation but different characters are arranged by stroke order; entries with identical characters and pronunciation are arranged by the second character's Pinyin, and so on. The dictionary explains each entry from seven aspects: "Pinyin," "Definition," "Examples," "Discrimination," "Usage," "Synonyms," and "Antonyms." The number of functions for each word varies depending on the specific word.
Pinyin: Each word is annotated with Pinyin, with syllables separated. Variations in tone for characters like "" (yī) and "" (bù) in idioms are not marked.
Definition: The primary meaning or literal meaning is explained first, followed by extended meanings, and then the meanings of difficult characters or words within the entry.
Examples: The word is used in specific linguistic contexts to facilitate correct understanding and application. The tilde (~) in example sentences represents the word from the current entry.
Discrimination: Focuses on characters that are easily misspelled or mispronounced, aiding memory and mastery.
Usage: Indicates the target audience and the scope or occasions in which the word is appropriate.
Synonyms: Lists words with similar or identical meanings to the entry word.
Antonyms: Lists words with opposite meanings to the entry word.
The dictionary includes over 2,000 common idioms, proverbs, colloquialisms, and allusions in modern Chinese, making it a comprehensive and highly practical reference tool. The entries are arranged in alphabetical order of the first character's Pinyin, with variations in tone (yīnpíng, yángpíng, shàngshēng, qùshēng) following the order of tones; entries with the same pronunciation but different characters are arranged by stroke order; entries with identical characters and pronunciation are arranged by the second character's Pinyin, and so on. The dictionary explains each entry from seven aspects: "Pinyin," "Definition," "Examples," "Discrimination," "Usage," "Synonyms," and "Antonyms." The number of functions for each word varies depending on the specific word.
Pinyin: Each word is annotated with Pinyin, with syllables separated. Variations in tone for characters like "" (yī) and "" (bù) in idioms are not marked.
Definition: The primary meaning or literal meaning is explained first, followed by extended meanings, and then the meanings of difficult characters or words within the entry.
Examples: The word is used in specific linguistic contexts to facilitate correct understanding and application. The tilde (~) in example sentences represents the word from the current entry.
Discrimination: Focuses on characters that are easily misspelled or mispronounced, aiding memory and mastery.
Usage: Indicates the target audience and the scope or occasions in which the word is appropriate.
Synonyms: Lists words with similar or identical meanings to the entry word.
Antonyms: Lists words with opposite meanings to the entry word.