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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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