Idiom Learning Dictionary

Author: Xu Chengzhi
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Publish Date: 2003-10-01
Features: This book includes over 5,000 Chinese idioms, covering all idioms found in current primary and secondary school textbooks as well as commonly used idioms in modern Chinese. It provides phonetic annotations, detailed definitions, and example sentences. First, it highlights usage. Chinese idioms are rich in meaning and numerous in quantity, not only differing in connotation (positive or negative) and register (formal or informal), but also having various requirements for usage context, audience, and language environment, which are often difficult to clarify in definitions. Therefore, a separate "Usage" section is included to indicate specific requirements for using the idiom. Second, it provides usage examples. The book primarily uses self-created examples, while also selecting existing examples without citing the author, book title, or article title. Some examples have been appropriately modified to highlight meaning and grammatical function, making the sentences more concise. This approach not only saves text space but also encourages beginners to create their own sentences without being limited by existing examples. Additionally, the example sentences are as close to contemporary life as possible, rich in literary quality and educational enlightenment, which can help improve the comprehensive qualities of young people.