Maxim Meaning in English
word
/ˈmæksəm/
MAK-sum
/mˈæksɪm/
mak-SIM
释义
A maxim is a short statement that expresses a general truth, principle, or rule for behavior.
用法与细微差别
"Maxim" is formal and often used in essays, philosophy, or literature. It's less common in everyday conversation than words like "saying" or "proverb." Common collocation: "the old maxim." Distinct from "motto" (personal slogan) or "rule of thumb" (practical guideline).
Spanish: máxima - proverbioPortuguese (BR): máxima - provérbioPortuguese (PT): máxima - provérbioChinese (Simplified): 格言 - 箴言Chinese (Traditional): 格言 - 箴言Hindi: सूक्ति - सूक्ति-वचनArabic: حكمة - قول مأثورBengali: নীতি - বাক্য (উক্তি)Russian: максима - изречениеJapanese: 格言Vietnamese: châm ngôn - câu cách ngônKorean: 격언Turkish: maksim - özdeyişUrdu: قول (اصول) - مقولہIndonesian: maksim - pepatah (formal)
例句
The maxim "honesty is the best policy" is well known.
basic
My grandfather often shared a wise maxim with us.
basic
A maxim can guide you in difficult situations.
basic
She lives by the old maxim: "Actions speak louder than words."
natural
There's a maxim in business: "The customer is always right."
natural
You know what they say—there’s a maxim for every situation.
natural