""A Dictionary of Colloquial Idioms in the Mandarin Dialect"" by Herbert A. Giles is a comprehensive reference book that provides a detailed guide to the colloquial idioms used in the Mandarin dialect of the Chinese language. The book covers a wide range of topics, including everyday communication, social interactions, and cultural practices. The author has included a vast collection of idiomatic expressions that are commonly used in the Mandarin dialect, along with their meanings and usage. The book is designed to help students, scholars, and anyone interested in learning the Mandarin dialect to understand and use colloquial idioms with ease. It is a valuable resource for anyone who wants to improve their Mandarin language skills and communicate effectively with native speakers. The book is written in English and is an essential tool for anyone who wants to learn the Mandarin dialect and understand the nuances of the language.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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