A Handbook of Famous Poetic and Proverbial Quotes from Time-Honored Chinese Literature

Author: Wang Yiqi, edited by Shang Zuowen
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Publishing Date: 2002-10-01
Features: This book follows the principle of being "easy to understand, easy to memorize, and suitable for citation," carefully selecting over 1,300 famous lines from classical Chinese poetry and proverbs from the vast history of literature. They are organized by category and an alphabetical index is provided, aiming to offer a convenient and practical reference tool for readers, especially primary and secondary school students. Famous lines from classical Chinese literature and proverbs are the essence of literary works, while proverbs embody the wisdom of the people. Appropriately citing some famous lines and proverbs in writing can make the language vivid and lively, enhancing the persuasiveness and expressiveness of the text. This book follows the principle of being "easy to understand, easy to memorize, and suitable for citation," carefully selecting over 1,300 famous lines from classical Chinese poetry and proverbs from the vast history of literature. They are organized by category and an alphabetical index is provided, aiming to offer a convenient and practical reference tool for readers, especially primary and secondary school students. Sometimes there is no clear boundary between famous lines from classical Chinese literature and proverbs. Some famous lines have become proverbs during their process without changes to the wording, such as "，" (Every inch has its limit) and "，" (The boat near the water's edge gets the moon first; flowers facing the sun bloom easily), which are respectively from Qu Yuan's "" (Consulting the Oracle) in the Warring States period and a poem by Su Lin of the Song Dynasty.