"adage" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 谚语
• 格言

Definition

一句简短、传统的话，表达普遍的真理或智慧，尤其是流传多年的说法。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

正式、书面语色彩较强，经常在书面材料或演讲中出现。常搭配“有句谚语说”这样的表达。与“谚语”、“格言”意思相近，不过“adage”稍显古老。

Examples

The adage 'actions speak louder than words' is well known.

“行动胜于空谈”这句**谚语**很有名。

He quoted an old adage during his speech.

他在演讲中引用了一句古老的**格言**。

Many people believe the adage that 'practice makes perfect'.

很多人相信“熟能生巧”这句**谚语**。

There's an adage that says, 'better late than never.'

有句**谚语**说：“迟做总比不做好。”

Old adages often contain lessons we ignore at our own risk.

很多古老的**谚语**都包含了我们不应忽视的道理。

Whenever I'm stuck, my grandmother reminds me of an adage.

每当我遇到困难，祖母都会提醒我一句**谚语**。