apothegm
UK/'æpәθem/US
GREC2
Definitions
n.
A short, witty, and instructive saying; an aphorism or maxim.
格言，箴言，警句
Root Breakdown
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Example Sentences
- 1.
Confucian apothegms emphasize virtue, wisdom, and proper conduct in human relationships.
- 2.
The philosopher's apothegm captured centuries of accumulated wisdom in a single sentence.