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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
noun
Pronounced: chéng yǔ
An old saying which has obtained credit by long use.

What does "adage" mean?

  1. 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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