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

• 智者点拨
• 明者自明

Definition

这个表达意思是，聪明人只需简单的提醒或暗示就能明白并采取行动。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

常在给建议、警告前使用，语气正式或像谚语，暗示聪明的人自然会领会。既可以是善意提醒，也可作含蓄警告。

Examples

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

**智者点拨**：不要把你的包无人看管地放着。

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

考试前他说：“**智者点拨**：复习第三章。”

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

**明者自明**：日落后天气会很冷。

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

只是**智者点拨**，别信这个楼的电梯。

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

给你**智者点拨**：一定要备份文件！

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

**智者点拨**：末班车午夜发车，安排好时间。