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寓言
yùyán
Description
寓言是一种很短的故事，里面常常有会说话的动物。
A 寓言 is a very short story that often features talking animals.
读完寓言以后，我们可以明白一个道理。
After reading a 寓言, we can understand a moral lesson.
Meanings
寓言yùyán
fable; allegory teaching a moral lesson
老师给我们讲了一个有趣的寓言。
The teacher told us an interesting fable.
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Notes
- Etymology
寓 means 'to imply/lodge' + 言 'words', literally 'words that carry a hidden meaning'.
- Nuance
unlike 童话 (fairy tale), a 寓言 always aims to teach a moral.
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