Chinese Student Grammar and Rhetoric Dictionary

Author: Zhang Bin
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Publish Date: 1999-01-01
Features: Student life can be described as a sponge period in life for absorbing knowledge. It is precious yet brief. The treasure trove of knowledge has many doors waiting for students to knock on. However, students cannot open all the doors to the treasure trove of knowledge during their school years. Therefore, it is important to lay a foundation for further studies in the future. The Zhonghua Student Series Dictionaries are designed to help and guide students in learning and consolidating basic knowledge, as well as improving self-study skills.
What are basic knowledge? The foundation of knowledge lies in learning the use of language. Whether in social sciences or natural sciences, without language, knowledge cannot be reached or disseminated. Speaking is language, and writing is also language. The ancients said, "Speech is the voice of the heart," meaning that language is the expression of thoughts. Can one express thoughts freely in language? Many students view writing as a daunting task, a major reason being that they do not know how to express their ideas accurately.
In our designed series, there are three language-related dictionaries: single characters, idioms, and grammar and rhetoric. Chinese characters are truly a marvelous writing system—monosyllabic, polysemous, and highly combinable. The Zhonghua Student Dictionary clearly explains the meanings of single characters in a concise yet comprehensive manner. Idioms are indispensable tools for expressing ideas. The Zhonghua Student Dictionary selects frequently used idioms, not only explaining their meanings but also demonstrating their usage with modern examples. Rhetoric is a higher-level requirement for expression. Without refinement, language is like plain water, lacking flavor. The Zhonghua Student Grammar and Rhetoric Dictionary introduces the essential grammar and rhetoric knowledge in a simple and accessible way.
Dictionaries are reference tools for students' self-study. During their school years, students should not only study diligently in school but also gradually cultivate and train their ability to learn independently using dictionaries. Dictionaries are lifelong companions to diligent learners.