A Dictionary of Proverbs

Author: Hu Jiaxi
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Publishing Date: 2006-10-01
Features: Proverbs, also known as common sayings, everyday expressions, old sayings, or colloquial phrases, are popular, fixed-form expressions widely circulated among the people. They are created through the practical experiences of the masses in productive labor and social life, reflecting people's life experiences and aspirations, and are rich in profound philosophical wisdom. This book collects and compiles ancient proverbs from time-honored historical and literary classics, providing necessary annotations and example sentences. This not only helps readers understand their origins but also deepens their comprehension. Gathering the wisdom crystallized by the people over millennia, it showcases the linguistic and cultural heritage of the Chinese nation. It is both elegant and down-to-earth, full of charm, rich in knowledge, and an infinitely captivating cultural and artistic work that combines practicality with scientific rigor. All of this is contained in the Dictionary of Proverbs.
Proverbs are an important part of the Chinese lexical system. We have compiled this Dictionary of Proverbs by carefully selecting the most outstanding proverbs from the vast ocean of proverbs. To enable a wider readership to gain more proverbs within a limited space, this book only provides definitions for the selected proverbs and does not include example sentences. To make it more convenient for readers to find entries, this book also includes a stroke index.