500 Common Chinese Idioms

500 Common Chinese Idioms is…possibly the first lexicographical work that thoroughly and consistently lists the Chinese characters, pinyin, and English translation for entries and example sentences. This feature makes it more complete and considerate than most Chinese idiom dictionaries and turns it into a learner-friendly textbook….students will appreciate the authors’ copious examples…Readers will find the well-written allusions to be an enjoyable experience as if they were reading a literary piece of work....(This is) an indispensable reference for readers.….As a frequency dictionary, 500 Chinese Common Idioms presents a beautiful marriage between a dictionary and a textbook… (It is) a quality resource in any Chinese learner and teacher’s library…. Its value extends beyond a supplementary textbook, a dictionary, or a collection of idiom stories.