Idiom Stories (Color Illustrations)

Author: Zhuo Wen, Cai Weilong
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Publish Date: 2006-02-01
Features: Idioms are fixed phrases that have evolved over a long period in Chinese, representing the accumulation and refinement of Chinese culture over thousands of years. They condense vast knowledge into brevity, convey profound wisdom in simple language, and are vivid, evocative, and inspiring. This book explores the origins of idioms and transmits the essence of culture, introducing over a hundred idioms in the form of stories. Adhering to the principle of "teaching through fun," it presents the idioms to children in a humorous and engaging manner, allowing them to learn and expand their knowledge while enjoying the stories. The book features two fixed sections: "Idiom Explanation" and "Learn and Use on the Spot." The "Idiom Explanation" section clarifies the metaphorical meanings of the idioms, with some classic ones also noting their origins and explaining difficult terms in the stories. The "Learn and Use on the Spot" section provides practical, easy-to-understand, and beneficial sentences for each idiom, helping children grasp and remember them. Additionally, there is a flexible section titled "Did You Know?" that includes small, everyday-use facts related to the idiom stories, making the book versatile. To leave room for readers' reflection, we have processed the reference answers for the small knowledge sections. When referring to the answers, you can flip the book upside down. All idiom entries in this book are arranged in alphabetical order by the first character's pinyin, making it convenient for children to look up. We hope this book will be one that benefits children throughout their lives!