Chinese New Words Dictionary (English Explanation) (English Explanation)

Author: Li Zhenjie
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Publication Date: 2000-09-01
Features: This dictionary selects words that emerged and had a certain impact in Chinese during the 50 years from 1949 to 1999, with a focus on the historical period following the reform and opening-up in 1978. The book includes over 7,400 entries. All the selected words are from publicly published books, newspapers, and magazines in mainland China, covering various aspects such as politics, economy, culture, military, and science and technology. The word types include single words, phrases, abbreviations, as well as idioms and buzzwords. All entries are marked with pinyin and English definitions. Most words come with examples, including single words, phrases, or sentences. The book contains a total of over 2,800 examples.