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xiehouyu in Russian

xiehouyu in Russian is недоговорка, сехоую́й.

xiehouyu in Russian

недоговорка
noun
Pronounced: nedogovorka
(linguistics) A kind of Chinese proverb consisting of two elements: the former segment presents a novel scenario while the latter provides the rationale thereof. One would often only state the first part, expecting the listener to know the second. Compare English "a stitch in time (saves nine)" or "a bird in the hand (is worth two in the bush)".
сехоую́й
noun
Pronounced: sekhouyuy
(linguistics) A kind of Chinese proverb consisting of two elements: the former segment presents a novel scenario while the latter provides the rationale thereof. One would often only state the first part, expecting the listener to know the second. Compare English "a stitch in time (saves nine)" or "a bird in the hand (is worth two in the bush)".
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What is "xiehouyu" in Russian?

"xiehouyu" in Russian is недоговорка, сехоую́й.

How do you pronounce недоговорка?

"xiehouyu" in Russian is недоговорка, pronounced "nedogovorka".

Are there other ways to say "xiehouyu" in Russian?

Yes — Russian has 2 translations listed for "xiehouyu": недоговорка, сехоую́й.

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