Good Chinese to Chinese dictionary (paper copy) adult and child?

[Shadowdh]

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...

[imron]

You can't go past the 现代汉语词典 for a good Chinese-Chinese dictionary.

[samanthay]

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

[Shadowdh]

Excellent many thanks for the info...

[skylee]

I recommend my favourite - 朗文中文高級新辭典.

[Shadowdh]

Thanks Skylee... how much is that?

[skylee]

It's about 180 to 245 HK dollars, depending on where you buy it and whether it is a hard cover.

[Shadowdh]

ah ok... how about in Mainland China from a bookshop in paperback...? A big ask I know but any idea would be appreciated...

[sunyata]

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

[imron]

how about in Mainland China from a bookshop in paperback

Like 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.