至理名言 (zhì lǐ míng yán) — profound saying; maxim; aphorism that expresses an indisputable truth
Definition
A formal, literary term for a 'profound saying' that expresses an indisputable truth — usually quoted from a classic or respected source, more elevated than everyday 谚语 or 格言.
noun
profound sayingmaximaphorism that expresses an indisputable truth
Examples
- 至理名言。Tā yǐn yòng le yí jù zhì lǐ míng yán lái quàn gào dà jiā.He quoted a profound saying to advise everyone.
- “”至理名言。"Xué ér bù sī zé wǎng" shì yí jù zhì lǐ míng yán.'Learning without thinking is useless' is a profound maxim.
- 至理名言。Zhè běn shū lǐ shōu jí le xǔ duō gǔ rén de zhì lǐ míng yán.This book collects many ancient people's profound sayings.
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