Modern Chinese-English Dictionary

Author: Hu Zhiyong, Editor-in-Chief
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Publish Date: 2007-01-01
Features: To meet the needs of a wide range of readers learning English and Chinese, the compilers organized scholars and experts from domestic institutions to write this compact Chinese-English dictionary. It includes over 3,840 single-character entries and over 31,000 multi-character entries, designed for easy reference and learning for both Chinese and foreign readers. The book has the following features:
1. Novel word meanings. Many entries are not found in general dictionaries. Based on the compiler's 20-plus years of research and translation, reflecting new words and phrases that have emerged since China's reform and opening-up, the book specifically incorporates them to meet the learning needs of readers at different levels. This is the biggest feature of the book.
2. Convenient to use, with an innovative writing system. After each Chinese character, the corresponding part of speech and usage are marked, along with modern Chinese pinyin. The treatment of polyphonic characters is also reader-friendly, with explanations arranged in the order they appear after the character, making it easy to use.
3. Strong practicality. The words and phrases selected for the book have been carefully curated by the compilers. Obscure or uncommon words and phrases are avoided as much as possible. Moreover, the English translations for each entry use the most common words for clarity, making it easy for readers to grasp and master the content.