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This database stores various items of information about each idiom entered:


The Idiom

The Chinese idiom, preferably Simplified Characters. One may also search for idioms containing certain characters here.

The Pinyin

The Pinyin for the idiom. The Pinyin is displayed in the numerical style. I personally find this method to be helpful, as I can more readily associate a number with a sound than the funny signs. Future modifications of this database may include an option to select methods of Pinyin display.

The English Definition

The definition of the idiom, in English.
The Origin of the Idiom
Period the idiom came into being, the literature and author, if applicable. Not present in all idioms
Example Sentence
A Chinese sentence containing the idiom. Not present in all idioms
Keywords

Keywords related to this idiom. These should be separated by a single white space.


There are currently 140 idioms stored in this database, entered by 6 users.



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