Dictionary of Proverbs (A Classified Selection of Chinese and Foreign Proverbs)

Author: Zhang Yipeng (Compiler)
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Publish Date: 2004-04-01
Features:
1. This book selects over 40,000 proverbs from various countries and ethnic groups. To facilitate reader retrieval, it is categorized into 46 main categories and 308 subcategories, with each entry annotated with its country and ethnic origin.
2. In terms of classification, the compiler strives for precision and comprehensiveness. For polysemic proverbs, the fundamental meaning is retained; for the same proverb with different variations, all are included to provide readers with options for citation.
3. Proverbs selected under the category "Other · Miscellaneous" include some that are difficult to classify or serve as counterexamples, reflecting past history. Their purpose is to provide readers with comparative and critical material, as well as language references for writers.
4. For obscure or hard-to-understand proverbs, this book includes some enlightening brief annotations.
5. Proverbs related to meteorology are categorized and organized based on content. Due to regional differences in such proverbs, they should not be applied rigidly.
6. As proverbs reflect ideology, they are inherently limited by the times. Readers are advised to adopt a discerning approach, discarding the dross and embracing the essence.