A Dictionary of Chinese Idioms. New Color Illustrations Edition

Author: Writing Group of "Chinese Idiom Dictionary: New Illustrated Edition"
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Publishing Date: August 1, 2003
Features: This book includes over 4,500 idioms, along with a small number of common phrases, colloquialisms, and idiomatic expressions. The entries are arranged in phonetic order. For characters with the same pronunciation, they are ordered by the tone (level, rising, falling-rising, falling). If the syllables and tones are identical, the order is determined by the second and third characters. To help readers better understand and master idioms, most entries are accompanied by anecdotes, each illustrated with colorful cartoon images to aid comprehension. Over 2,000 vivid and creative cartoon illustrations make this book more appealing and collectible. Reading this book allows you to learn idioms, discover the stories behind them, and gain a glimpse of the long history of the Chinese nation. The book provides Pinyin annotations for individual characters in the idioms. The definitions are precise yet simple, easy for readers to understand. Difficult or obscure characters in the anecdotes are annotated with Pinyin and defined. Some idioms and anecdotes have developed extended meanings beyond their original senses, and this dictionary strives to list them. Additionally, each entry includes example sentences to help readers grasp the meaning and apply the idioms and anecdotes in practice. For convenience, a "Chronological Table of Chinese Dynasties" is appended at the end of the book. We hope this book will become a helpful companion in your studies and daily life.