most true and valuable saying; maxim; aphorism
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Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesnoun
the most correct and valuable words; famous maxim; aphorism
Often used to describe wise sayings, proverbs, or quotations that contain profound truth. Typically carries a commendatory tone.
Lǎo老
shī师
shuō说
de的
zhè这
fān番
huà话
zhēn真
shì是
zhì至
lǐ理
míng名
yán言
，
ràng让
wǒ我
shòu受
yì益
fěi匪
qiǎn浅
。
What the teacher said is truly a famous maxim, which has benefited me greatly.
“
Shí时
jiān间
jiù就
shì是
jīn金
qián钱
”
zhè这
jù句
zhì至
lǐ理
míng名
yán言
jī激
lì励
zhe着
wú无
shù数
rén人
zhēn珍
xī惜
shí时
jiān间
。
The famous maxim "Time is money" has inspired countless people to cherish their time.
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Zhè这
xiē些
zhì至
lǐ理
míng名
yán言
shì是
gǔ古
rén人
zhì智
huì慧
de的
jié结
jīng晶
，
zhì至
jīn今
réng仍
yǒu有
jiào教
yù育
yì意
yì义
。
These famous maxims are the crystallization of ancient wisdom and still hold educational significance today.