Dictionary of 1000 Chinese Idioms, Revised Edition - by Marjorie Lin & Schalk Leonard (Paperback)

About the Book

Four-character idioms, also known as chengyu, are key components of the Chinese language and culture, many conveying important lessons and social values that stretch back over thousands of years. This collection of 1000 idioms is vital for students learning Chinese who wish to understand important nuances of meaning within the language and culture.

Book Synopsis

Four-character idioms, also known as chengyu, are key components of the Chinese language and culture, many conveying important lessons and social values that stretch back over 3,000 years of Chinese history. New features in this edition include: entries that employ both traditional and simplified Chinese characters, so that students may be comfortable with and recognize each, pinyin transliterations with tone marks, and a new introduction by the authors.