zhēn
yán

literary
common

Meaning of 箴言

箴言 means words of admonition or exhortation; maxim; precept; motto. Pronounced zhēn yán.

  • words of admonition or exhortation; maxim; precept; motto

Definitions & Examples

Shèng
jīng
zhōng
de
zhēn
yán
chōng
mǎn
le
zhì
huì
 

The proverbs in the Bible are full of wisdom.

lǎo
shī
de
zhēn
yán
míng
zài
xīn
 

He kept the teacher's admonitions engraved in his heart.

Zhè
zhēn
yán
le
shù
hòu
lái
zhě
 

This maxim has inspired countless successors.