noun HSK 5
famous saying · well-known quote · maxim
Meaning
名言 refers to a famous saying, quote, or maxim typically attributed to a well-known person, philosopher, or historical figure. It encompasses memorable statements that express wisdom, truth, or insight and are widely recognized and cited in society.
Usage
Commonly used in written Chinese, especially in essays, articles, and formal speeches. Native speakers often use 名言 when citing inspirational quotes or referencing classical wisdom. It's frequently paired with the name of the person who said it, such as 鲁迅的名言 (Lu Xun's famous saying).
Examples
- 01知识就是力量是培根的名言。.'Knowledge is power' is Francis Bacon's famous saying.
- 02老师经常引用孔子的名言来教育我们。.The teacher often quotes Confucius's famous sayings to educate us.
Characters
Measure words
- 句一句名言
- 条一条名言
Common collocations
- 名言警句famous sayings and aphorisms
- 引用名言to quote a famous saying
- 留下名言to leave behind a famous saying
- 经典名言classic famous quote
Origin
Literally combines 名 (famous) and 言 (words/speech), directly conveying the meaning of 'famous words' or 'renowned sayings.'