Chinese Idioms and Their Stories

Description

Chinese Idioms and Their Stories

Author: Zhang Ciyun
Order No. 15217

ISBN-13: 9787119017747

ISBN-10: 7119017748
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Foreign Languages Press
Year: 1996
Pages: 202
Size: 5 x 7.5
Language: English
Price: $12.00

This book 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.