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ancient maxim/precept; old adage; old maxim

gǔ xùn

古 训

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n.ancient maxim/precept; old adage; old maxim
- yī zé gǔ xùn
  一则古训
  an ancient maxim
- zhè ràng wǒ xiǎng qǐ le xǔ yuàn xū jǐn shèn de nà tiáo gǔ xùn
  这让我想起了许愿需谨慎的那条古训。
  That reminds me of the old saw about being careful about what you wish for.

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