China's most famous dictionary goes on show

An exhibition at the Shanghai Book Fair showcased the history of Cihai, one of the most comprehensive dictionaries in China.

The exhibition which featured the achievements of dictionary compilation in China was presented by the Shanghai Lexicographical Publishing House. More than 20 authoritative dictionaries and encyclopedias were on display, from the Xinhua Dictionary aimed at the general public to the Encyclopedia of China.

The most important exhibit was Cihai, a large-scale encyclopedic dictionary in Chinese which was described by Li Yuming, director of the China Society of Lexicography, as "an important pillar of Chinese lexicography" and "one of the best comprehensive dictionaries in China".