A Dictionary of Idioms (Dual Search Version)

Author: Wang Taoyu
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Publish Date: 2006-07-01
Features: This dictionary is characterized by its extensive content, large capacity, detailed categorization, innovative arrangement, and easy-to-use search. To facilitate readers in and selecting, the dictionary employs a bidirectional arrangement method and a similar-item merging and combined arrangement method. The bidirectional arrangement method involves the upper part listing illustrative phrases and their explanations in the normal order of idioms, while the lower part lists explanations and their corresponding illustrative phrases in reverse order. The similar-item merging and combined arrangement method groups multiple explanations for the same illustrative phrase into one entry in the upper part, with some entries containing over 10 explanations. Conversely, in the lower part, multiple illustrative phrases for the same explanation are combined into one entry, with some containing over 80 illustrative phrases. This approach not only saves a significant amount of space but also allows readers to compare and choose based on their needs. In terms of specific arrangement, the upper part is organized by the phonetic order of the first character of the idiom, while the lower part is arranged by meaning for practicality, divided into 35 categories based on the connotative tone (positive or negative) of the idioms. This multi-layered and multi-perspective arrangement greatly facilitates readers in understanding, using, and researching idioms. With this dictionary, frequent reference can enhance one's appreciation of China's rich and diverse folk language, make one's own language more humorous and thought-provoking, and even improve the liveliness and wit of one's writing. It can also elevate one's language skills and social communication level in public relations. This dictionary is an indispensable reference tool for teachers and students at all levels, as well as for readers from all walks of life. It is also a valuable resource for language professionals, writers, and artists in studying and researching China's folk language art.