National School of Classics: Three Hundred Idioms

Author: Lin Xide, Liu Yunjing, Jinglian, Ren Yiqun (editors)
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Publishing Date: 2006-06-01
Features: Idioms are the shining pearls in the treasure trove of Chinese vocabulary, unique linguistic expressions of the Chinese nation, with rigorous structures and strong expressive power. In China, they have almost reached the level of being universally known and familiar to all. Behind many idioms lie legendary tales and historical allusions, their forms and development embodying the cognitive experience and wisdom of ancestors, sparkling with the brilliance of insight. Today's idioms are, in essence, condensed versions of short essays, stories, poetic passages, or a couple of colloquial sayings, encompassing a wealth of knowledge in politics, economy, military, art, philosophy, and many other fields. The correct use of idioms is an important aspect for young students to enhance their proficiency in the Chinese language. To use idioms correctly, one must be familiar with the stories, meanings, and emotional connotations behind them. Based on this, this book selects 300 representative Chinese idioms from ancient times (from the pre-Qin period to the late Qing dynasty) from the perspective of learning and appreciation by primary and secondary school students. Through the favorite story format enjoyed by young students, paired with precise definitions, enlightening example sentences, and elegant illustrations, the book presents the idioms in a vivid and three-dimensional way to readers. Additionally, for the convenience of readers, the idioms are arranged in pinyin order, and those appearing in primary and secondary school textbooks are marked with quotation marks. We hope this book not only brings joy and enjoyment to young readers as they engage with meaningful and fascinating stories but also becomes a classic in inheriting the essence of traditional Chinese culture, helping young friends improve their proficiency in the Chinese language, broaden their horizons, cultivate their character, and enrich their historical knowledge.