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Word | Aphorism |
Chinese Meaning | 格言, 警句, 谚语; 格言; 警语 |
a short pithy instructive saying / A comprehensive maxim or principle expressed in a few words / pithy maxim or saying / a pithy observation that contains a general truth, such as, “if it ain't broke, don't fix it.”. / a short phrase that expresses a true or wise idea, | |
Usage | ⇒ Aphorisms contain general truth ⇒ An aphorism is usually philosophic or scientific, as compared to an adage, which is usually more homely and concrete. "Absolute power corrupts absolutely" is an aphorism. "You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make him drink" is an adage. ⇒ When decorating, remember the familiar aphorism, “less is more.” ⇒ In all these examples an aphorism as a general truth makes a powerful point in its present context, but it could also make good sense in a very different context. |
Synonyms | proverb, apothegm, maxim, adage, motto, saw, apophthegm, saying, byword, axiom, epigram, dictum, moral, slogan, precept, truism, gnome, rule, cliché, catchword, |
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