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俗语
súyǔ
Description
俗语是大家平时常说的一些短句子，很多人都懂。
"俗语" are short phrases commonly spoken by everyone and understood by many.
它们简单又有意思，常常用来说明一个道理。
They are simple and interesting, often used to explain a truth.
Meanings
俗语súyǔ
common saying; folk proverb
这句俗语我小时候就听过。
I heard this proverb when I was a child.
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Notes
- Etymology
俗 (common/popular) + 语 (language/speech), literally "popular speech".
- Nuance
俗语 is everyday folk sayings, less formal and literary than 成语.
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