FLTRP Chinese-English Dictionary (Revised Abbreviated Edition)

Author: Editorial Department of English, Beijing Foreign Studies University
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Publication Date: 1997-09-01
Features: The Chinese-English Dictionary was compiled under the (instruction) of Chairman Mao Zedong and under the direct care of Premier Zhou Enlai by dozens of experts and scholars from Beijing Foreign Studies University over an eight-year period and was officially published in 1978. The revised edition has the following characteristics:
1. Broad word coverage: The entire dictionary includes over 80,000 entries, retaining all entries from the 1978 edition while adding 18,000 new entries, including a large number of newly coined words.
2. Rich examples: In addition to including numerous examples of everyday, academic, and professional language, the dictionary has further incorporated literary examples, quotes from famous figures, and famous poems.
3. Reflects Chinese cultural traditions, with particularly detailed definitions of uniquely Chinese phenomena.
4. Standardized Pinyin romanization.
5. Accurate and reliable English: All entries and examples in the dictionary have been reviewed and approved by English and Chinese experts from both China and abroad.
6. Well-organized layout, making it easy to consult and use conveniently.