500 Common Chinese Idioms: An Annotated Frequency Dictionary

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 i...