"parables" in Chinese (Simplified)
寓言比喻故事
Definition
寓言是用简单的人物或动物故事来传递道德或精神教训的故事。这类故事常见于宗教文本。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
“寓言”多在宗教或文学语境中出现,如“耶稣的寓言”。不要与“寓言故事(fable)”混淆,后者多为动物角色、通常不涉及宗教。
Examples
Jesus often taught his followers using parables.
耶稣经常通过**寓言**教导他的追随者。
The book includes several parables about kindness.
这本书包含了几则关于善良的**寓言**。
Children enjoy listening to parables at bedtime.
孩子们喜欢在睡前听**寓言**。
Many of the world's religions use parables to teach important values.
世界上许多宗教都用**寓言**来传授重要价值观。
She explains complicated ideas through parables so everyone can understand.
她用**寓言**解释复杂的概念,这样大家都能懂。
When I was a kid, my grandfather used to tell me parables about honesty.
我小时候,爷爷常常给我讲有关诚实的**寓言**。