English–Chinese
“as the saying goes” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinsú huà shuō
Example
俗话说，早起的鸟儿有虫吃。sú huà shuō záo qǐ de niǎor yǒu chóng chī
As the saying goes, the early bird catches the worm.
How to say “as the saying goes” in Chinese
“As the saying goes” in Chinese is 俗话说 (sú huà shuō).
A voice from common experience introduces a saying that carries a general lesson.
Example sentences with 俗话说
俗话说，病从口入。sú huà shuō bìng cóng kǒu rù
As the saying goes, illness enters through the mouth.
Tips for using 俗话说
- The expression often gives a broad observation a familiar social frame, which helps it sound like common wisdom instead of a speaker's private opinion.