This book is composed of 500 daily-used phrases and idioms selected from everyday Chinese life and basic Chinese reading materials.

Each expression is accompanied by an explicit Chinese and English explanation, a couple of illustrative example sentences, which are also written in pinyin, and an everyday dialogue which uses the expression.

A handy collection of everyday phrases and expressions chosen for their frequency of use and often complex, difficult to understand meanings.
 

In a word, this is a book that provides knowledge and fun.