Exploring the Origins of Chinese Idioms

Author: Zhang Xuejian Zhang Zhaofei Zhang Zhaoling
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Publish Date: 2001-05-01
Features: The book discusses approximately 530 entries, which hold certain reference value for the study of idioms. It possesses strong knowledge, readability, applicability, and interest. The entries are arranged in order of stroke count. Each entry is divided into three parts:
(1) Origin and anecdotes: Exploring the dynasties in which each idiom originated and providing detailed accounts of the background stories;
(2) Biographical sketches: Briefly introducing who originated each idiom, their era, place of origin, courtesy names, nicknames, titles, posthumous honors, etc. It also outlines their official positions and significant deeds;
(3) Explanation of meaning: Clarifying the meaning of each idiom.