English–Chinese
“proverb” in Chinese
How to say “proverb” in Chinese
“Proverb” in Chinese is 俗话 (sú huà).
A compact bit of shared community wisdom that turns experience into a memorable statement.
Example sentences with 俗话
有句俗话：世上无难事，只怕有心人。yǒu jù sú huà shì shàng wú nán shì zhǐ pà yǒu xīn rén
There is a saying: Nothing in the world is difficult for those who set their minds to it.
Tips for using 俗话
- It is especially natural when a speaker connects a present situation with a familiar lesson from daily life, rather than stating a new or technical fact.
Other Chinese words for “proverb”
他常引用一句俗语来教育孩子。tā cháng yǐn yòng yí jù sú yǔ lái jiào yù hái zi
He often quotes a proverb to teach his children.