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Chinese Idioms and Their Stories


Price: $9.84
Availability: in stock
Prod. Code: ISBN7-119-01774-8

Written Language: English 

Publisher: Foreign Langusge Press, (first editin 1996,  fifth reprint 2003)

Papercover: 202 pages; Dimension (in Inches): 7.25x5.00x0.35

Book Description:

The Chinese Language contains thousands pithy sayings that crystallize aspects

of Chinese society, politics, art and literature. These idioms, still rolling off the

 tongues of Chinese people today, spring from the colorful pages of China's long

history. Easy to read and beautifully illustrated, this book presents the stories

behind the sayings. For readers wishing to understand Chinese culture, Chinese

Idioms and Their Stories is a must-read.

The whole book contains 100 Chinese idioms and their stories.