--- product_id: 13398685 title: "500 Common Chinese Idioms: An Annotated Frequency Dictionary" price: "₹ 10565" currency: INR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.in/products/13398685-500-common-chinese-idioms-an-annotated-frequency-dictionary store_origin: IN region: India --- # 500 Common Chinese Idioms: An Annotated Frequency Dictionary **Price:** ₹ 10565 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** 500 Common Chinese Idioms: An Annotated Frequency Dictionary - **How much does it cost?** ₹ 10565 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.in](https://www.desertcart.in/products/13398685-500-common-chinese-idioms-an-annotated-frequency-dictionary) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description desertcart.com: 500 Common Chinese Idioms: An Annotated Frequency Dictionary: 9780415776820: Jiao, Liwei, Kubler, Cornelius, Zhang, Weiguo: Books Review: Best chengyu (Chinese idiom) dictionary for English speakers that I have ever seen - If you are a native English speaker studying Chinese, this chengyu dictionary is an absolute must. I have spent years being frustrated by a) chengyu dictionaries that were only written in Chinese without any pinyin or other help for non-native Chinese speakers, b) chengyu books with stories in English that explain the chengyu, but don't give examples of how to use it or how common the chengyu is. FINALLY, the authors of this book have recognized a need for a better chengyu dictionary for English speakers, and have created the perfect chengyu resource. It includes ALL possible features helpful to English-speaking students (i.e. pinyin, simplified and traditional characters, example sentences, thoughtful explanations that don't rely on English idioms, explanations of subtleties in meaning and usage, and pinyin and stroke order indices). However, the BEST part is that the chengyu are listed according to frequency of usage in Chinese society. At the beginning of the book, the authors explain how they used corpus data to determine which 500 chengyu are most frequently used. This is SO helpful! I can study all the chengyu in this book with confidence that I am going to hear them being spoken and see them in books and newspapers! It also validates my previous language-learning efforts. I cannot tell you how delighted I was to find that some of the chengyu I have learned over the years are actually in the top 50. Now I know it was worth my time memorizing them! I am so pleased with this book and the ingenuity and thoughtfulness of its authors that I am going to recommend it to all of my friends who are learning or teaching Chinese. I cannot praise this book enough. Thank you, Jiao Liwei, Cornelius C. Kubler, and Zhang Weiguo for providing the English-speaking world with this amazing resource! Review: Authoritative collection of useful chengyu - Useful collection for building set phrases while learning. The entries balance literal and figurative explanations while including a couple real world usage examples. It would benefit from clearer indications if the terms work in modern conversational contexts in most regions, or if they have political connotations or feel archaic, or are, say, less or more common in Taiwan or the North. Every tenth entry is from a folk tale or well known story, and these appear earlier than they are prevalently used. Authors were right these are interesting enough to boost, would be highly highly interested in a longer list only of Chengyu from these tales as a stand-alone project. Recommend a searchable ebook version more accessibly priced. Still great work. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #262,426 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #17 in Chinese Language Instruction (Books) #483 in Foreign Dictionaries & Thesauruses #672 in Foreign Language Instruction (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars (28) | | Dimensions | 6.85 x 0.74 x 9.69 inches | | Edition | 1st | | ISBN-10 | 0415776821 | | ISBN-13 | 978-0415776820 | | Item Weight | 1.3 pounds | | Language | English | | Print length | 328 pages | | Publication date | November 22, 2010 | | Publisher | Routledge | ## Images ![500 Common Chinese Idioms: An Annotated Frequency Dictionary - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51QWQOFZazL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best chengyu (Chinese idiom) dictionary for English speakers that I have ever seen *by E***R on February 5, 2011* If you are a native English speaker studying Chinese, this chengyu dictionary is an absolute must. I have spent years being frustrated by a) chengyu dictionaries that were only written in Chinese without any pinyin or other help for non-native Chinese speakers, b) chengyu books with stories in English that explain the chengyu, but don't give examples of how to use it or how common the chengyu is. FINALLY, the authors of this book have recognized a need for a better chengyu dictionary for English speakers, and have created the perfect chengyu resource. It includes ALL possible features helpful to English-speaking students (i.e. pinyin, simplified and traditional characters, example sentences, thoughtful explanations that don't rely on English idioms, explanations of subtleties in meaning and usage, and pinyin and stroke order indices). However, the BEST part is that the chengyu are listed according to frequency of usage in Chinese society. At the beginning of the book, the authors explain how they used corpus data to determine which 500 chengyu are most frequently used. This is SO helpful! I can study all the chengyu in this book with confidence that I am going to hear them being spoken and see them in books and newspapers! It also validates my previous language-learning efforts. I cannot tell you how delighted I was to find that some of the chengyu I have learned over the years are actually in the top 50. Now I know it was worth my time memorizing them! I am so pleased with this book and the ingenuity and thoughtfulness of its authors that I am going to recommend it to all of my friends who are learning or teaching Chinese. I cannot praise this book enough. Thank you, Jiao Liwei, Cornelius C. Kubler, and Zhang Weiguo for providing the English-speaking world with this amazing resource! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Authoritative collection of useful chengyu *by T***. on December 28, 2020* Useful collection for building set phrases while learning. The entries balance literal and figurative explanations while including a couple real world usage examples. It would benefit from clearer indications if the terms work in modern conversational contexts in most regions, or if they have political connotations or feel archaic, or are, say, less or more common in Taiwan or the North. Every tenth entry is from a folk tale or well known story, and these appear earlier than they are prevalently used. Authors were right these are interesting enough to boost, would be highly highly interested in a longer list only of Chengyu from these tales as a stand-alone project. Recommend a searchable ebook version more accessibly priced. Still great work. ### ⭐⭐⭐ not meant for the Kindle *by A***. on September 27, 2020* The formatting of the kindle version just makes your eyes want to cry. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.in/products/13398685-500-common-chinese-idioms-an-annotated-frequency-dictionary](https://www.desertcart.in/products/13398685-500-common-chinese-idioms-an-annotated-frequency-dictionary) --- *Product available on Desertcart India* *Store origin: IN* *Last updated: 2026-05-03*