Abstract—Implicit cultural words in Chinese, such as color
terms and numerals embedded with distinct cultural
connotations, encompass both conceptual and cultural
meanings. The acquisition of these Chinese implicit cultural
words is vital yet challenging for learners. Presently, exportoriented
Chinese dictionary applications serve as indispensable
tools for learning Chinese vocabulary, playing a significant role
in mastering implicit cultural words. This study conducts a
comparative analysis of implicit cultural word definitions in
four widely-used export-oriented Chinese dictionary
applications (Pleco, LINE Dict, TrainChinese, and Panda),
drawing on the cultural definitions found in the Modern Chinese
Dictionary (7th Edition) application. The paper also advocates
for the incorporation of standardized criteria, comprehensive
definition content, and systematic regulations for implicit
cultural words in export-oriented Chinese dictionaries.
Index Terms—Implicit Chinese cultural words, exportoriented
Chinese dictionary app, comparison
Liu Rongyan is with the International College of Macau University of
Science and Technology, China. E-mail: liu_rongyan@sina.com
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Cite:Liu Rongyan, "A Comparison Analysis of Implicit Chinese Cultural Word Definitions in Export-Oriented Chinese Dictionary Apps," International Journal of Languages, Literature and Linguistics vol. 9, no. 6, pp. 464-467, 2023.