Newly compiled Idioms Dictionary

Author: Hu Zhenghui
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Publish Date: 2003-07-01
Features:
1. In Chinese vocabulary, idioms are a language form that is both vivid and concise, with rich content. To help readers understand and use idioms correctly, we have selected the most commonly used idioms and compiled them into this dictionary.
2. The entries in this dictionary consist of five parts: headword, phonetic annotation, definition, textual evidence, and example sentences.
3. The definitions in this dictionary are accurate and concise. The definitions first explain difficult characters and words, followed by a comprehensive explanation. The comprehensive explanation pays attention to the evolution of their meanings and usage.
4. For the origins of idioms, this dictionary strives to trace their sources and cite relevant textual evidence. The textual evidence generally indicates the dynasty, author, book title, or chapter name.
5. To help readers further understand the meaning and usage of idioms, each entry in this dictionary includes an example sentence. Some of these sentences are from modern writers' works or periodicals, while others are self-created by the author. They are not marked with author or title and are indicated by "〔〕".
6. The entries in this dictionary are arranged in the order of the Chinese phonetic alphabet. At the beginning of the main text of the dictionary, there is an "Alphabetical Index" and a "Stroke Index" for all entries, for the convenience of readers.