This is a proverb in daily life, which is usually handed down orally. Easy-to-understand short sentences or rhymes, mostly in oral form. Ready-made words commonly used in people's lives.

Proverbs are similar to idioms, but they are colloquial and easy to understand. Generally speaking, they express a complete meaning and are almost one or two short sentences in form. Proverbs include a wide range of agricultural proverbs, such as "plant melons and beans before and after Qingming Festival".

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Proverbs, like idioms, are part of the whole Chinese language, which can increase the uniqueness and vividness of the language. But proverbs and famous sayings are different. Proverbs are the practical experience of working people, and famous sayings are said by celebrities.

Proverbs reflect all aspects of social life. From the content, there are generally the following categories: meteorology, agriculture, health, society and learning.

20 1 1 On May 23rd, 2008, proverbs (Shanghainese proverbs) were approved by the State Council to be included in the third batch of national intangible cultural heritage lists. 20 14,165438+1October 1 1, proverbs (folk proverbs in northern Shaanxi) were included in the fourth batch of national intangible cultural heritage list with the approval of the State Council.