A Dictionary of Idioms

Author: Wang Tujun
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Publish Date: 2006-06-01
Features: This book collects over 4,500 front phrases of Chinese idioms and over 3,000 back phrases (idioms) (including variations). The book organizes idioms as the main entries, with each entry arranged in alphabetical order according to the Pinyin of the Chinese characters. The front phrases of the idioms follow each entry. If a front phrase has multiple expressions, they are also arranged in alphabetical order. Each idiom entry includes a detailed definition. Front phrases that use allusions or puns are annotated within the text (repeated allusions are generally annotated only the first time they appear). Variations of idioms are introduced with "also said" and listed after the main form. For convenience, the book includes a bibliography of major references used, a Pinyin index of front phrases, and a Pinyin index of allusions used in the book at the end. This dictionary is a versatile tool that combines knowledge, fun, and practicality. It can serve as a teaching reference for primary and secondary school teachers, as well as a reference for students at all levels when writing essays. It is also suitable for cultural and literary workers, as well as secretaries and administrative staff in government agencies and enterprises. For readers interested in folk literature, it is a valuable book worth reading and collecting.