"proverbs" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 諺語

Definition

簡短且廣為人知的語句，用來給予建議或表達普遍真理，常代代相傳。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

“Proverbs”是複數，單數是“proverb”。常見於文學、正式或教育場合。常見搭配有“ancient proverbs”“wise proverbs”。別與成語 (idioms) 混為一談，諺語通常是提供忠告或真理的完整句子。

Examples

My grandmother likes to tell old proverbs.

我祖母喜歡說古老的**諺語**。

There are many proverbs about life.

關於生活有很多**諺語**。

Teachers sometimes use proverbs to teach lessons.

老師有時會用**諺語**來教學。

Different cultures have unique proverbs that reflect their values.

不同文化有其獨特的**諺語**，反映他們的價值觀。

If you want good advice, just listen to some wise proverbs.

想得到好建議，不妨聽聽一些有智慧的**諺語**。

Some English proverbs might sound strange, but their meanings are important.

有些英語**諺語**聽起來很奇怪，但其含義很重要。