Xinhua Dictionary - (10th Edition)

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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: This edition of the Xinhua Dictionary is based on the 9th revised version and has undergone further updates. The main contents include:
Revised based on the 9th edition, with a modification scope of one-third. The forms and pronunciations of characters are determined according to the new Chinese language norms and standards. The definitions are accurate, and the examples are appropriate.
The book includes over 10,000 single characters, clearly distinguishing traditional characters and variant characters, and over 3,500 annotated words. The content is rich, concise, and practical. The main text is arranged in phonetic order, with a radical index provided. The layout is logical and easy to search.
It includes comprehensive illustrations and appendices. The appendix contains reliable data. The main aspects of this revision include:
Adjusting the variant words in the dictionary according to the List of Standardized Variant Words issued by the Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China and the National Language Commission;
Adding some new words, meanings, examples, and a few character entries, while removing some outdated entries and examples;
Correcting outdated content, individual errors, and inaccuracies in expression;
Reviewing and organizing some formatting rules;
Adjusting the order of some character entries and some compound words;
Adding several illustrations and an appendix titled Brief Table of Geological Ages;
Revising the Radical Index in accordance with national regulations.