"adage" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 諺語
• 格言

Definition

一句簡短、傳統的語句，表達一般真理或智慧，特別是流傳多年的話。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

較正式且常見於書面語或演講中。常和「有句諺語說」這類語句搭配。和「諺語」、「格言」意思類似，但「adage」語氣較為古老。

Examples

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

「行動勝於空談」這句**諺語**非常有名。

He quoted an old adage during his speech.

他在演講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」這句**諺語**。

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

有句**諺語**說：「遲做總比不做好。」

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

許多古老的**諺語**都包含了我們不應忽視的教訓。

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

每當我遇到困難，祖母總會提醒我一句**諺語**。