Definition

1. Noun:
   • A famous saying; a well-known, meaningful, and often wise statement that is widely circulated and passed down through generations. "Danh ngôn" refers to a concise, impactful utterance, typically from a notable figure or derived from collective wisdom, that expresses a profound truth, moral lesson, or insightful observation about life.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Ông ấy thích sưu tầm những câu danh ngôn về cuộc sống. (He enjoys collecting famous sayings about life.)
  • "Học, học nữa, học mãi" là một câu danh ngôn nổi tiếng của Lê-nin. ("Study, study more, study forever" is a famous saying by Lenin.)
  • Cuốn sách này tập hợp nhiều danh ngôn của các triết gia phương Đông. (This book compiles many famous sayings from Eastern philosophers.)

Advanced Usage

• "Danh ngôn để đời": An immortal or timeless saying; a maxim that endures through the ages.

  • Câu nói đó của ông đã trở thành danh ngôn để đời. (That statement of his has become an immortal maxim.)

• "Theo danh ngôn": According to the famous saying; used to introduce or reference a well-known adage.

  • Theo danh ngôn, "thời gian là vàng". (According to the famous saying, "time is gold.")

Variants and Related Words

• Châm ngôn (n): Proverb; maxim. Often implies a guiding principle or rule for conduct.

  • Châm ngôn thường mang tính giáo huấn. (Proverbs often have an instructive nature.)

• Cách ngôn (n): Aphorism; a concise, cleverly expressed statement of a general truth.

• Ngạn ngữ (n): Folk proverb; a traditional saying expressing common experience or wisdom.

Synonyms

• Famous saying: A well-known statement.
• Aphorism: A concise statement of a principle or truth.
• Maxim: A short, pithy statement expressing a general truth or rule of conduct.
• Adage: A proverb or short statement expressing a general truth.

Related Phrases

• Kho danh ngôn: A treasury or collection of famous sayings.

  • Anh ấy có một kho danh ngôn đồ sộ. (He has an enormous treasury of famous sayings.)

• Danh ngôn tình yêu: Famous sayings about love.

  • Cô ấy đọc những câu danh ngôn tình yêu mỗi ngày. (She reads famous sayings about love every day.)

Related Idioms

• "Danh ngôn bất hủ": An immortal or undying famous saying; emphasizes the lasting legacy and truth of the statement.
  • Đó thực sự là một câu danh ngôn bất hủ. (That is truly an immortal famous saying.)

noun

1. famous saying; apophthgan