Practical Chinese Idioms Dictionary

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Publishing Date: 2004-08-01
Features: Idioms are fixed phrases or short sentences formed through the long-term development of Chinese. They possess strong summarizing and expressive abilities, being vivid, figurative, concise, profound, and widely favored by people. Appropriately using idioms in speaking or writing can make the meaning more complete, the language more elegant, and the text more vivid. To help readers understand and master idioms correctly, we have selected over 4,100 frequently used idioms from a large number of newspapers, magazines, and various textbooks. Employing modern lexicographical methods, this book includes phonetic annotations, definitions, usage, origins, example sentences, error corrections, and other content. We have compiled this 《Chinese Idiom Dictionary》（New Edition）. We hope that readers can gain a more comprehensive and profound understanding of idioms through this book and improve their proficiency in using them.
After its publication, the book was well-received by readers. However, due to the time constraints during its initial compilation, there were still minor imperfections. To present readers with a high-quality 《Chinese Idiom Dictionary》（New Edition）， we have engaged over ten experts, scholars, and experienced editors from the publishing industry to conduct a thorough and meticulous review of the entire book. They have corrected some inaccuracies and omissions, supplemented the content of the entries, and elevated the overall quality of the book. Additionally, based on the original version, we have added classified sections for and marginal notes, making it more convenient for readers to search and use the book, greatly enhancing its practicality. Starting from the third printing, the book has been renamed 《Practical Chinese Idiom Dictionary》（New Edition）to better reflect its purpose.
During the writing and review process, we have focused on the principles of rigor, conciseness, and practicality. However, due to the limited academic level of the compilers and the tight editing schedule, there may still be individual omissions or inaccuracies in the selection of entries, the review of definitions, and the uniformity of the format. We sincerely hope that readers will provide constructive criticism and corrections.