WEC: Dictionary of Chinese Idioms in English Translation

Author: Yin Bangyan
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: Idioms, as an important component of the Chinese language, reflect the thinking and cognitive patterns, aesthetic tastes, and cultural connotations of the Chinese nation. With the progress of social civilization and the development of science, the phenomenon of idioms has gradually entered the field of multiple academic disciplines, attracting attention. Practical applications and cross-cultural communication in many aspects have increasingly required specialized dictionaries of this type to provide convenient access to information and explanations. This dictionary is a popular specialized language toolbook arranged in Chinese-English format, aiming to introduce the English translation and usage of Chinese idioms. Its main features are: collecting over 6,400 commonly used Chinese idioms; definitions that strive to align with the meanings of Chinese words, while preserving the emotional nuances of the language while conforming to English conventions; typical and rich examples, with translations primarily selected from officially published English translations of classic literary works both domestically and internationally; suitable for Chinese-English translators and Chinese learners both in China and abroad.