Popular Chinese Idioms

Author : Liwei Jiao
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 113688257X
Total Pages : 322 pages
Book Rating : 4.79/5 ( download)

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Download or read book 500 Common Chinese Idioms written by Liwei Jiao and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-08-06 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First published in 2010. 500 Common Chinese Idioms is a unique tool for learners. Presenting the 500 most commonly used Chinese idioms or ‘chengyu’, this dictionary presents: The idiom in both simplified and traditional characters The idiom in pinyin romanisation A literal English translation and English equivalents Two suitable example sentences, plus explanations and usage notes The dictionary offers a step-by-step approach to gaining greater fluency through a grasp of the most common idioms in the language, making it the ideal resource for the intermediate learner of Chinese and for Chinese language teachers. The book is also accompanied by recordings of all 500 idioms, available free through the companion website.

Author : Asiapac Editorial
Publisher : Asiapac Books Pte Ltd
ISBN 13 : 981229676X
Total Pages : 157 pages
Book Rating : 4.64/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Popular Chinese Idioms (2007 Edition - EPUB) written by Asiapac Editorial and published by Asiapac Books Pte Ltd. This book was released on 2018-12-21 with total page 157 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chinese idioms, especially those four-character expressions, are a quintessential part of Chinese language and culture. Knowing and mastering these idiomatic expressions will help you improve your Chinese proficiency by enriching your communicative facility. You will also experience the intriguing world of Chinese history and culture. Popular Chinese Idioms is a choice collection featuring more than 250 Chinese idioms. For each idiom the book provides a pithy yet trustworthy explanation as to its origins, meanings and usage. More importantly, vivid examples are attached to illustrate the currency of the idioms in the contemporary Chinese context. A must-read for all who are interested in Chinese language and culture, it is an ideal reference book for students who are eager to enlarge their Chinese vocabulary and improve their Chinese writing competence. It is also a crucial guide for those who want to do business with China because these idioms themselves offer an insight into the Chinese way of life and thinking.

Author : Qin Xue Herzberg
Publisher : Stone Bridge Press
ISBN 13 : 1611725178
Total Pages : 186 pages
Book Rating : 4.79/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Chinese Proverbs and Popular Sayings written by Qin Xue Herzberg and published by Stone Bridge Press. This book was released on 2012-05-08 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Chinese Proverbs and Popular Sayings is for everyday readers looking for pithy sayings, deeper understanding of the Chinese culture and a unique look at the Chinese language." - The Rapidian "Chinese Proverbs and Popular Sayings opens a diverting and useful window on Chinese language and culture." - Asian Review of Books This treasury of Chinese wisdom presents over five hundred proverbs while offering keys to culture and language. Here are both the familiar, earnest sayings of Confucius and Lao Zi ("The longest journey begins with a single step") and the homespun truths of every day ("Teachers open the door; you enter by yourself"). Designed both for inspirational browsing and for students of language and culture, the text is organized by subject (Learning, Patience, Money, Family, Food, etc.) and provides commentary plus Chinese characters and pinyin romanization for each entry. Includes an index. Qin Xue Herzberg and Larry Herzberg teach Chinese at Calvin College. They live in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Author : Liwei Jiao
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1134652356
Total Pages : 448 pages
Book Rating : 4.58/5 ( download)

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Download or read book 500 Common Chinese Proverbs and Colloquial Expressions written by Liwei Jiao and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-06-11 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 500 Common Chinese Proverbs and Colloquial Expressions is a dictionary of key Chinese proverbs or suyu. Suyu are vivid and colourful expressions widely used in Chinese language. The smooth use of chengyu in Chinese writing and of suyu in spoken Chinese not only makes communication more effective, it is also an indicator of mastery of the language. This dictionary will provide an ideal resource for all intermediate to advanced learners of Chinese. Concise and practical, it draws upon a large corpus of authentic language data to present 500 of the most commonly used Chinese suyu. The suyu are listed and organised according to their frequency, enabling easy and convenient access for the reader. Each proverb listing: is given in both simplified and traditional characters offers an English translation, followed by English equivalents is followed by two examples, written in Chinese, Pinyin and English, plus explanations and usage notes. Examples are given in the form of dialogues reflecting typical situations, and helpful cultural annotations are provided throughout. A Pinyin index, a stroke index and a Chinese word index are presented at the back of the book and accompanying audio is also available for free download at www.routledge.com/9780415501491. Recorded by native speakers and covering the whole range of proverbs, expressions and example sentences featured in the book, this invaluable resource will help students to build up strong comprehension and communication skills. This dictionary is suitable both for class use and independent study and will be of keen interest to students and teachers of Chinese alike.

Author : Ciyun Zhang
Publisher : Beijing : Foreign Languages Press
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.94/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Chinese Idioms and Their Stories written by Ciyun Zhang and published by Beijing : Foreign Languages Press. This book was released on 1996 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Coral Chen
Publisher : AuthorHouse
ISBN 13 : 1467847763
Total Pages : 16 pages
Book Rating : 4.66/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Old Man Who Lost His Horse written by Coral Chen and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2011-11 with total page 16 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Lingo Mastery
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781951949044
Total Pages : 166 pages
Book Rating : 4.48/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Chinese Short Stories For Beginners written by Lingo Mastery and published by . This book was released on 2020-01-22 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chinese Short Stories For Beginners is an excellent resource for Chinese (Mandarin) learners in the HSK1 to HSK 3 range. The book provides the student with 20 short stories in Chinese along with English and Pinyin parallel text.

Author : Theodora Lau
Publisher : Collins Reference
ISBN 13 : 9780061703652
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.56/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Best-Loved Chinese Proverbs (2nd Edition) written by Theodora Lau and published by Collins Reference. This book was released on 2008-12-23 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "By filling one's head instead of one's pocket, one cannot be robbed." The appeal of Chinese proverbs is profound and universal. With brevity, clarity, and simplicity, these carefully chosen words help pass wisdom and insight throughout the ages. This timeless, eloquent collection of proverbs offers fundamental truths about the natural world and the human condition, on subjects such as: Ability • Adversity • Beauty • Character • Conflict Cooperation • Deception • Defeat • Fortune • Greed • Happiness Honor • Inspiration • Knowledge • Leadership • Love Moderation • Necessity • Neighbors • Obstinacy • Opportunity Perseverance • Pride • Sincerity • Strategy • Success Thought • Trust • Victory • Wisdom • And More "With our thoughts we must build our world."

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Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9789971985097
Total Pages : 126 pages
Book Rating : 4.98/5 ( download)

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Author : Diane Costa
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781951787080
Total Pages : 34 pages
Book Rating : 4.80/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Fresh as a Daisy written by Diane Costa and published by . This book was released on 2020-04-25 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A multicultural book that teaches English idioms about nature. Includes popular idioms, idiom meanings, example sentences, and colorful illustrations of characters and settings from around the world. This book also provides an English audio recording and links to teaching resources. This is a great resource for diverse classrooms!