proverb in Chinese
proverb in Chinese is 箴言 — proverb means a short, well-known saying that expresses a piece of common wisdom or advice.
proverb in Chinese
箴言
Pronounced: zhēn yán
(obsolete) Any commonly used turn of phrase expressing a metaphor, simile, or descriptive epithet. [before 18th c.]
What does "proverb" mean?
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noun A short, well-known saying that expresses a piece of common wisdom or advice.
""A stitch in time saves nine" is an old English proverb."
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proverb in a sentence
- "A stitch in time saves nine" is an old English proverb.
- Every culture has its own proverbs about patience.
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What is "proverb" in Chinese?
"proverb" in Chinese is 箴言. proverb means: A short, well-known saying that expresses a piece of common wisdom or advice.
How do you pronounce 箴言?
"proverb" in Chinese is 箴言, pronounced "zhēn yán".
How do you use "proverb" in a sentence?
Example: ""A stitch in time saves nine" is an old English proverb." In Chinese, "proverb" is 箴言.
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