Definition
语录 refers to a collection of recorded utterances or quotations from a notable figure, often with philosophical, religious, or political significance. The term is most famously associated with the Buddhist 禅宗语录 (Chan/Zen patriarchal dialogues), the Neo-Confucian 理学语录 of Song-Ming scholars, and the 毛主席语录 (Quotations from Chairman Mao). It implies a recorded oral discourse that has been preserved in written form.
n.
recorded quotationcollection of sayings (especially from a prominent thinker or leader)
Examples
- 语录。Zhè běn yǔ lù shōují le chánshī de zhǔyào jiàohuì.This collection of quotations gathers the master Chan master's main teachings.
- 语录。Tā zài yǎnjiǎng zhōng yǐnyòng le Máo Zhǔxí yǔ lù zhōng de yí jù huà.In his speech, he quoted a sentence from Chairman Mao's quotations.
- 语录。Sòng-Míng lǐxuéjiā de yǔ lù duì hòushì yǐngxiǎng hěn dà.The recorded sayings of Song-Ming neo-Confucian scholars greatly influenced later generations.
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