Chengyu Dictionary

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Publish Date: 2006-11-01
Features: This dictionary includes over 8,000 commonly used idioms from ancient and modern times. Entries include headword, phonetic annotation, definition, textual evidence, and example sentences. Entries are arranged in the order of the first letter of the headword in Pinyin. Definitions are detailed, accurate, and easy to understand, generally starting with explanations of difficult characters or words, followed by the literal and extended or metaphorical meanings of the headword. Each entry has textual evidence, marked with dynasty, author, and title. Each entry provides an example sentence to illustrate the meaning and usage of the idiom. At the beginning of the main text, there are an "Alphabetical Index of Headwords" and a "Stroke Index of Headwords" for easy reference and use.