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格言
géyán
Description
格言是很短的句子，告诉我们怎么生活或做人的道理。
A 格言 is a very short sentence that tells us how to live or behave.
很多人喜欢把喜欢的格言写下来，天天看。
Many people like to write down their favorite 格言 and read them every day.
Meanings
格言géyán
maxim; motto; wise saying
这句格言我一直记在心里。
I've always kept this proverb in mind.
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Notes
- Etymology
格 (standard/pattern) + 言 (words), i.e. words that set a standard.
- Nuance
格言 stresses a moral or life lesson, while 名言 is any famous quote.
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