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"proverb" in Chinese (Traditional)

諺語

Definition

諺語是簡短、廣為流傳的句子,用來表達普遍的道理或基於經驗的建議。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

多用於正式或教育場合。常見搭配有「古老的諺語」、「正如諺語所說」。不要與「成語」或「俗語」混淆,這些詞有不同含義。

Examples

This proverb means you should not judge someone too quickly.

這個**諺語**的意思是你不應該太快判斷別人。

My grandfather knows many old proverbs.

我祖父知道很多老**諺語**。

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

你能給我舉一個英文**諺語**的例子嗎?

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

有一個**諺語**說:「早起的鳥兒有蟲喫。」

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

當我不知道怎麼辦時,我會想起我最喜歡的**諺語**。

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

他總是用一個智慧的**諺語**開始他的演講,引起大家的注意。