名言

míng yán

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Noun Uncommon

Definitions

1. saying
2. famous remark

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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谣言

yáo yán

rumor

Means rumor or unfounded statement, opposite of a widely accepted famous saying.

Related words

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金句

jīn jù

pearl of wisdom; quotable quote

Refers to a memorable or golden line, often from speeches or literature, similar to a famous quote.

Synonyms

2 items

格言

gé yán

maxim

Used for proverbs or maxims with a moral lesson, while 名言 can be any famous saying.

警句

jǐng jù

aphorism

Refers to a witty or aphoristic saying, often concise and thought-provoking.

Usage notes

Collocations

Commonly used with verbs like 引用 (quote) or 留下 (leave behind), e.g., 他留下了一句名言.

Common mistakes

Do not confuse with 名字 (míngzi, name) due to similar pronunciation of 名. 名言 specifically refers to a famous saying, not a name.

Example Sentences

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这句名言激励了很多人。

This famous saying has inspired many people.

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Words Containing 名言

至理名言

zhì lǐ míng yán

wise saying; words of wisdom

Child Words of 名言

name

words

名言