Böcker av Marjorie Lin

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. This title include: entries that employ both traditional and simplified Chinese characters, pinyin transliterations, and an introduction.

Proverbs offer invaluable insights into both the language and rich culture of China. Organized alphabetically by pinyin transliteration, these 1000 proverbs provide students with a unique tool to master the subtleties and nuances of the Chinese language.