Modern Chinese Dictionary (1999 Revised Edition) (1999 Revised Edition)

Author: Editorial Department of Dictionary Compilation, Institute of Linguistics, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences
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Publishing Date: 1999-12-01
Features: This small dictionary is a condensed and adapted version of the Modern Chinese Dictionary, first published in 1980 with approximately 30,000 entries. It underwent a revision from 1982 to 1983, adding over 5,000 new multi-character entries, and was published in 1988. To meet the diverse needs of readers, we began another revision in 1996. This revision involved adding and removing some words, revising certain definitions, further aligning the treatment of character forms, pronunciations, traditional characters, and variant characters with the regulations issued by relevant national authorities. All multi-character entries were annotated with phonetic transcriptions, most entries were labeled with parts of speech, and additional explanatory notes were provided for the writing, pronunciation, and usage of certain words. A new section titled "Vocabulary" was also added. These changes were made to enhance the dictionary's normative and practical value. This book is a small-scale dictionary primarily focused on, mainly intended for readers with a junior high school education level, especially primary school teachers, for language learning and teaching purposes. Over the past twenty years, it has been widely cherished by readers, and many have enthusiastically offered revision suggestions. Here, we express our heartfelt gratitude. The first two editions of this book did not list the names of the compilers and revisors. Now, taking this opportunity for the revised and reprinted edition, we list the names of the relevant personnel by stage as follows.
Compiling Stage (1978–June 1980):
The overall compilation was led by Mr. Ding Shengshu. The participants included:
Sun Dexuan, Liu Qinglong, Li Bochun, Li Guoyan, Mo Heng, Wu Chongkang, Shan Yaohai, Wu Changheng, Lü Tianschen, Lu Zhuoyuan, Qu Hanzhang, Min Jiaji, Han Jingti, Chao Jizhou, Li Zhijiang, Li Yuying, Zhang Yuzhong, Wu Tiezhuang, Song Huide, Yue Junling, Wang Huanzhen, Yu Qingzhi, Chen Menghua
Revision Stage (1982–1983):
The participants included:
Liu Qinglong, Mo Heng, Sun Dexuan, Li Bochun, Li Guoyan, Shan Yaohai, Min Jiaji, Han Jingti, Wu Chongkang, Chao Jizhou, Wu Changheng, Lü Tianschen, Li Zhijiang, Lu Zunwu, Lu Zhuoyuan, Qu Hanzhang, Li Yuying, Zhang Yuzhong, Wu Tiezhuang, Song Huide, Yue Junling, Wang Huanzhen, Yu Qingzhi, Chen Menghua, An Mingyu
Current Revision Stage (Autumn 1996–Present):
The participants include:
Han Jingti, Huang Hua, Li Zhijiang, Liu Qinglong, Shan Yaohai, Li Guoyan, Chao Jizhou, Lu Zunwu, Jia Caihua, Tan Jingchun, Meng Qinghai, Wu Changheng, Wang Wei, Lü Jing, Cao Lanping, Wang Nan, Song Huide, Guo Xiaomei, Wang Qingli
For this revision, Mr. Xu Shu was specially invited as the academic consultant. The editorial department of Commercial Press provided many valuable suggestions and contributed significant work, for which we express our respect. This revision has added substantial new content, but it is inevitable that there are shortcomings. We welcome readers to continue providing valuable feedback for future revisions. Correspondence should be sent to the Editorial Department of Dictionary Compilation, Institute of Linguistics, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, Beijing, Zip Code 100732.