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警句
jǐngjù
Description
警句是一句很短、又聪明的话，常常说出一个道理。
A 警句 is a very short and clever sentence that often expresses a truth.
很多有名的作家都写过让人记住的警句。
Many famous writers have written memorable 警句.
Meanings
警句jǐngjù
a short, clever, and thought-provoking saying; aphorism
这本书里有很多有意思的警句。
There are many interesting aphorisms in this book.
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Notes
- Etymology
警 (to alert/warn) + 句 (sentence), i.e. a phrase that awakens the mind.
- Nuance
more literary and pithy than 名言; emphasizes wit and insight.
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