"a word to the wise" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 智者點撥
• 明者自明

Definition

這個表達意思是，聰明人只需要簡單的提醒或暗示就能明白和採取行動。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

經常在給建議或警告前使用，語氣正式或像諺語，暗示只有聰明人會明白。既是貼心提醒，也可作隱晦警告。

Examples

A word to the wise: don't leave your bag unattended.

**智者點撥**：不要把你的包無人看管地放著。

Before the test, he said, 'A word to the wise: review chapter 3.'

考試前他說：“**智者點撥**：複習第三章。”

A word to the wise: it gets very cold after sunset.

**明者自明**：日落後天氣會很冷。

Just a word to the wise—don’t trust the elevators in this building.

只是**智者點撥**，別信這棟樓的電梯。

Here’s a word to the wise: always back up your files!

給你**智者點撥**：一定要備份文件！

A word to the wise—the last train leaves at midnight, so plan accordingly.

**智者點撥**：末班車午夜發車，安排好時間。