"maxim" in Chinese (Simplified)

格言箴言

Definition

格言是表达一般真理、原则或行为准则的简短语句。

“Maxim”多用于正式场合，比如哲学、文学和论文中，日常口语更常用“谚语”或“格言”。常搭配使用“古老的格言”。不要与“座右铭”（motto）或“惯例做法”（rule of thumb）混淆。

The maxim "honesty is the best policy" is well known.

“诚实为上策”这句**格言**广为人知。

My grandfather often shared a wise maxim with us.

我祖父经常和我们分享智慧的**格言**。

A maxim can guide you in difficult situations.

**格言**可以在困难时指导你。

She lives by the old maxim: "Actions speak louder than words."

她遵循那句老**格言**：“行动胜于言辞。”

There's a maxim in business: "The customer is always right."

商业中有句**格言**：“顾客永远是对的。”

You know what they say—there’s a maxim for every situation.

你知道人们常说——每种情况都有一句**格言**。