Humble words, respectful words, tactful words dictionary

Author: Hong Chengyu
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Publishing Date: 2002-10-01
Features: Humble words, respectful words, and tactful words all belong to polite language, which is extremely abundant in Chinese. The compilers of this dictionary have for the first time collected, organized, studied, and explained such words scattered in literature through the ages, compiling them into a specialized linguistic dictionary. The dictionary contains approximately 350,000 words and includes 3,000 commonly used terms, divided into three parts: humble words, respectful words, and tactful words. Each part is further subdivided into smaller categories (e.g., under "Tactful Words," there are subcategories like "Euphemisms for Death" and "Euphemisms for Illness"). Entries are organized based on similar meanings and usage, making it easier for readers to grasp how the same meaning can be expressed in different contexts. The dictionary also emphasizes both knowledge and readability. For convenience in reference, it includes a full-word Pinyin index.