Definition
名言 (míng yán) is a famous saying or well-known remark specifically attributed to a notable person (e.g., a philosopher, leader). It differs from 成语 (chéng yǔ), which are 4-character set expressions with historical allusions; 座右铭 (zuò yòu míng), a personal motto you live by; and 俗语/俗话 (sú yǔ/sú huà), everyday folk proverbs without a known author.
noun
famous sayingwell-known remark (often from a notable person)
Examples
- 名言。Zhè jù míng yán chūzì Kǒngzǐ.This saying comes from Confucius.
- 名言。Wǒ tèbié xǐhuān zhè jù míng yán.I especially like this saying.
- 名言。Tā de yǎnjiǎng zhōng yǐnyòng le xǔduō míng yán.He quoted many famous sayings in his speech.
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