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歇后语
xiēhòuyǔ
Description
歇后语是一种中国人常用的说话方式，前面说一个比喻，后面说出真正的意思。
"歇后语" is a common Chinese way of speaking, where the first part is a metaphor and the second part reveals the real meaning.
很多歇后语很有意思，也很好玩，中国人聊天的时候喜欢用。
Many "歇后语" are interesting and fun, and Chinese people like to use them in conversations.
Meanings
歇后语xiēhòuyǔ
two-part allegorical saying (Chinese figure of speech)
老师给我们讲了一个有趣的歇后语。
The teacher told us an interesting two-part allegorical saying.
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Notes
- Etymology
literally "rest-after words" — the second half is often left unsaid, its meaning implied.
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