"proverb" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 谚语

Definition

谚语是简短、广为流传的句子，用于表达普遍的道理或基于经验的建议。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

多用于正式或教育场合。搭配有“古老的谚语”、“正如谚语所说”。不要与“成语”或者“俗语”混淆，这些词含义和用法不同。

Examples

This proverb means you should not judge someone too quickly.

这个**谚语**的意思是你不应该太快评判别人。

My grandfather knows many old proverbs.

我祖父知道很多老**谚语**。

Can you give me an example of a proverb in English?

你能给我举一个英文**谚语**的例子吗？

There's a proverb that says, 'The early bird catches the worm.'

有一个**谚语**说：‘早起的鸟儿有虫吃。’

When I'm not sure what to do, I remember my favorite proverb.

当我不知道怎么办时，我会想起我最喜欢的**谚语**。

He always starts his speeches with a wise proverb to get people's attention.

他总是用一个智慧的**谚语**开始他的演讲，以吸引大家的注意。