Shadowdh Posted November 7, 2007 at 11:18 AM Report Share Posted November 7, 2007 at 11:18 AM Hi all, I am after a good Chinese to Chinese dictionary that explains things clearly for adults. I am also after one that is primarily for children. My thinking is that the kids one would offer a simpler explanation and perhaps offer an easier path to understanding (might or might not be the case but would like to have a look anyhow). Thanks for any pointers... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imron Posted November 7, 2007 at 11:28 AM Report Share Posted November 7, 2007 at 11:28 AM You can't go past the 现代汉语词典 for a good Chinese-Chinese dictionary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samanthay Posted November 7, 2007 at 11:41 AM Report Share Posted November 7, 2007 at 11:41 AM yes, 现代汉语词典 for adults 新华字典 for kids,maybe, coz i've used this dictionary when i was a kid:D both are published by 商务印书馆 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadowdh Posted November 7, 2007 at 12:11 PM Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2007 at 12:11 PM Excellent many thanks for the info... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skylee Posted November 7, 2007 at 12:52 PM Report Share Posted November 7, 2007 at 12:52 PM I recommend my favourite - 朗文中文高級新辭典. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadowdh Posted November 7, 2007 at 01:55 PM Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2007 at 01:55 PM Thanks Skylee... how much is that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skylee Posted November 7, 2007 at 02:02 PM Report Share Posted November 7, 2007 at 02:02 PM It's about 180 to 245 HK dollars, depending on where you buy it and whether it is a hard cover. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadowdh Posted November 7, 2007 at 03:29 PM Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2007 at 03:29 PM ah ok... how about in Mainland China from a bookshop in paperback...? A big ask I know but any idea would be appreciated... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunyata Posted November 7, 2007 at 03:46 PM Report Share Posted November 7, 2007 at 03:46 PM naw...dont get the Longman one unless you are learning Cantonese and/or love traditional characters. Furthermore, I would say the the entries in this dictionary are often way too short and lacking in detail. try 应用汉语词典 by 商务印书馆 and also the FLTRP bilingual dictionary that 大山 promotes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imron Posted November 7, 2007 at 04:12 PM Report Share Posted November 7, 2007 at 04:12 PM how about in Mainland China from a bookshop in paperbackLike I said, you can't go past the 现代汉语词典. Ok, so it's not paperback (and probably just as well, otherwise mine would have completely fallen to pieces by now), but almost every bookstore will have it, and if my memory serves me correctly, it only costs 60-80 yuan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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