Proverb

Author: Xu Zongcai
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Publish Date: 2006-09-19
Features: The "Chinese Language Knowledge Series" is an accessible and enjoyable educational read published by The Commercial Press. Written by renowned linguists in China, it offers both general introductions to Chinese language knowledge and research findings in linguistics. It balances academic rigor with popular appeal, making it a valuable reference for faculty and students in liberal arts disciplines as well as language and writing professionals.
Proverbs are colloquial, vivid, and widely used statements among the general population. They are created by people in their daily lives, productive labor, and social practices, serving as summaries of successful experiences, lessons from failures, scientific knowledge, and life insights. The main text of this book is divided into nine parts:
1. The Name and Scope of Proverbs
2. The Nature and Origin of Proverbs
3. The Distinction Between Proverbs and Other Fixed Expressions (e.g., Sayings)
4. The Semantics of Proverbs
5. The Profound Philosophical Depth of Proverbs
6. The Linguistic Features of Proverbs
7. The Rhetorical Devices of Proverbs
8. The Usage of Proverbs
9. The Emergence and Decline of Proverbs.
There are also two appendices:
(1) Bibliography of Proverb Dictionaries and Specialized Collections
(2) Bibliography of Proverb Research Papers and Monographs.
The arguments are insightful yet easy to understand, making it a remarkable work that combines both academic depth and popular accessibility.