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座右铭

zuò yòu míng

HSK 7–9

Meaning

  • motto
  • maxim

Definition

指激励、警诫、提醒自己或他人的格言或句子。

A motto or maxim that inspires, warns, or reminds oneself or others.

Usage

通常用于表示个人信奉的准则或信条。

Usually used to indicate a personal creed or principle.

Examples

  • 1 我的座右铭是“坚持就是胜利”。 (My motto is 'Perseverance leads to victory.')
  • 2 他把“天道酬勤”作为自己的座右铭。 (He takes 'Heaven rewards diligence' as his motto.)
  • 3 她的座右铭激励着她不断前进。 (Her motto inspires her to keep moving forward.)
  • 4 每个班级都有自己独特的座右铭。 (Each class has its own unique motto.)
  • 5 他喜欢收集名人的座右铭。 (He likes collecting famous people's mottos.)

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