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名言

míng yán

HSK 7–9

Meaning

  • saying
  • famous remark

Definition

著名的、有权威性的话语或格言。

A famous saying or proverb.

Usage

指被广泛引用、具有深刻道理或影响力的话语，常用来表达智慧或哲理性观点。

Refers to widely quoted, insightful or influential words, often used to express wisdom or philosophical ideas.

Examples

  • 1 这句名言激励了我努力学习。 (This famous saying inspired me to study hard.)
  • 2 他的名言“时间就是金钱”流传甚广。 (His famous saying 'Time is money' is widely spread.)
  • 3 我最喜欢的名言是“学而不厌，诲人不倦”。 (My favorite saying is 'Never be contented with your study; never be impatient with your teaching.')
  • 4 她引用了一句名言来支持她的观点。 (She quoted a famous saying to support her point.)
  • 5 这本书记录了许多古代名人的名言。 (This book records many famous sayings of ancient celebrities.)

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