Modern Practical Chinese Dictionary

Author: Wang Jihong et al.
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Publishing Date: 2003-10-01
Features: The dictionary includes a total of 10,820 single characters, including traditional characters and variant characters, with 17,070 entries, including 2,590 common idioms. The dictionary strives for standardized characters, accurate phonetic annotations, and a well-balanced selection of characters, words, and definitions, with a broad coverage. It follows the principles of being concise yet detailed, fully considering the requirements of the Ministry of Education of China for primary and secondary school students, college students, and self-taught examinees in learning Chinese. Therefore, this dictionary is an ideal medium-sized language tool for readers with intermediate to advanced literary proficiency. It is also helpful for international students and cultural and business professionals learning Chinese. Additionally, the dictionary has unique layout features that make it convenient and practical for readers. To use this dictionary correctly, please carefully read the following preface.
1. Dictionary Layout and Search
2. Character Forms
3. Definitions
4. Phonetic Annotations