saying

IPA/ˈseɪɪŋ/
KK[sˈeɪŋ]IPA/ˈseɪɪŋ/

saying — 名詞

  • sayingsingular
  • sayingsplural

1. a short expression that has been used for a long time by many people to share wi

1.名詞C1
釋義

諺語

廣為流傳的智慧短語

a short expression that has been used for a long time by many people to share wisdom, give advice, or describe common experiences in a memorable way

例句

As the old saying goes, "A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step."

俗話說得好：「千里之行，始於足下。」

as the old saying goes — common introductory frame

Wei's grandmother often repeated a Chinese saying about patience and bamboo.

Wei 的祖母經常重複一句關於耐心和竹子的中國諺語。

常見搭配
  • old saying
  • well-known saying
  • Chinese saying
  • local saying
  • traditional saying
  • famous saying
  • ancient saying
  • as the saying goes
同義詞
  • proverb

    the closest synonym; a traditional short saying that gives advice, often from folk tradition

  • adage

    similar to proverb but slightly more formal; emphasizes long-established truth

  • maxim

    a short statement expressing a general rule of conduct or principle, often from a known source

用法筆記

Commonly introduced with the phrase 'as the saying goes' before quoting the saying. Often modified by an adjective showing origin or age, such as 'old,' 'well-known,' or a nationality like 'Chinese.'

常見錯誤

Have a nice day' is a common saying.
Have a nice day' is a common polite expression, but it is not a saying.
A saying must contain wisdom or advice, not just be a formulaic greeting.

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常見搭配

常用片語

  • as the saying goes
  • as the old saying goes
  • there is a saying that