500 Common Chinese Proverbs and Colloquial Expressions: An Annotated Frequency Dictionary

This comprehensive dictionary of 500 Common Chinese Proverbs and Colloquial Expressions is a must-have resource for all intermediate to advanced learners of Chinese.

With concise and practical entries, it provides an ideal tool for building strong comprehension and communication skills in the language.

Organized according to frequency, the dictionary lists each proverb in both simplified and traditional characters, offering English translations, explanations, and usage notes.

The book also includes helpful cultural annotations and examples of dialogues reflecting typical situations, as well as a Pinyin index, stroke index, and Chinese word index at the back.

Accompanying audio is available for free download at Routledge.com/9780415501491.

Whether you're a student or teacher of Chinese, this invaluable resource will help you master the language with ease and confidence.