adage in Chinese
adage in Chinese is 成語 — adage means a short, well-known saying that expresses a general truth or piece of wisdom.
adage in Chinese
成語
Pronounced: chéng yǔ
An old saying which has obtained credit by long use.
What does "adage" mean?
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noun A short, well-known saying that expresses a general truth or piece of wisdom.
"The old adage "look before you leap" proved true once again."
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adage in a sentence
- The old adage "look before you leap" proved true once again.
- As the adage goes, patience is a virtue.
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What is "adage" in Chinese?
"adage" in Chinese is 成語. adage means: A short, well-known saying that expresses a general truth or piece of wisdom.
How do you pronounce 成語?
"adage" in Chinese is 成語, pronounced "chéng yǔ".
How do you use "adage" in a sentence?
Example: "The old adage "look before you leap" proved true once again." In Chinese, "adage" is 成語.
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