The second edition of Ci Yuan is bound in the form of a new-style dress book, and the big edition has two volumes of hardcover, which is extraordinary luxury. It is also the price in 20 yuan, but it is in line with the wishes of new readers who are well-off and pursue fashion, and can also be collected by major libraries. At present, most libraries with a long history in China have this edition of Ci Yuan.
The third edition of Ci Yuan is also bound in the form of a new clothing book. The big edition is divided into two hardcover volumes. Although the binding is not as exquisite as the A and B versions, it looks more plain and simple, and the paper texture is slightly lower. 1The price in 4 yuan seems to be more in line with the general situation of families, focusing only on practicality and not paying much attention to the tastes of readers. General primary and secondary school libraries also buy this version.
The second and fifth editions of Ci Yuan are smaller than the above three editions, that is, the original edition and the small edition (that is, the pocket edition), and are also divided into two hardcover volumes. Poor paper quality and low cost. Book prices are only in 7 yuan and 5 yuan, but they are more popular with readers in the lower classes. E-books are small in format and easy to carry, and have readers from all walks of life, especially students.
In the book history of China, it is rare, if not unique, for a dictionary to be printed and distributed in five versions at the same time. Business people are good at management, the strategy of opening up channels, the spirit of caring for readers and daring to act can be seen. From 19 15 to 1949, Ci Yuan, including its sequel, sold more than 4 million copies and achieved remarkable results.