The proverbs about time are as follows:

1. Time is like running water, gone forever.

This sentence describes that time is like running water. Once it passes, it cannot go back to the starting point. A metaphor for the preciousness and irreversibility of time.

2. Time waits for no one and time flies by.

This sentence describes how time flies and passes by in a blink of an eye without waiting for anyone. Remind people to cherish time and not waste it.

3. Time flies like an arrow, and the sun and the moon fly like a shuttle.

This sentence describes how time flies by like an arrow, and the sun and the moon change as quickly as a weaving shuttle. Describe the shortness and preciousness of time.

4. Don’t wait until tomorrow to finish today’s work.

This sentence describes that today’s things should be done today and should not be postponed until tomorrow. Emphasize the importance of enjoying yourself in the moment and not procrastinating.

5. Time makes people grow old, and time is ruthless.

This sentence describes the aging process of time and the ruthless passage of time, reminding people to cherish time and seize youth.

6. An inch of time is worth an inch of gold, but an inch of gold cannot buy an inch of time.

This sentence describes that time is extremely precious, every inch of time is as precious as gold, but gold cannot buy back the time that has passed. Warn people to cherish time and not waste it.

7. It is easier for a young person to learn than to become an old man, so you should not waste an inch of time.

This sentence describes that it is easy to learn when you are young, but as you grow older, your memory will gradually decline. Therefore, you must cherish time and not despise every inch of time.

8. Time flies by like a white horse, just suddenly.

This sentence describes time passing through the gap as quickly as a white horse, describing time passing extremely fast, emphasizing the shortness and preciousness of time.

9. A year’s plan begins in spring, a day’s plan begins in the morning.

This sentence describes that a year's plan should be considered and arranged in the spring, and a day's plan should be formulated and implemented in the morning. It is a metaphor for seizing the opportunity to plan and act early when doing things.

10. The lights are on at three and the chicken is on at five, which is when men are studying.

This sentence describes that the lights are still on at midnight, and when the rooster crows at the fifth watch, it is a good time for men to read. Describes the assiduous spirit of diligent study.

11. Don’t wait for your young man’s head to turn gray and feel empty and sad.

This sentence describes not to waste your youth in vain, otherwise you will feel sad and regretful in old age. Warn people to cherish time and work hard.

12. Life is short, enjoy yourself while you can.

This sentence describes that life is short and you should enjoy happiness and beauty in time. Remind people to live in the present and not pursue fame and fortune excessively.

13. Time is like flowing water, you cannot go against it.

This sentence describes the inability of time to flow against the flow of water, which is a metaphor for the irreversibility of time. Remind people to cherish time and not waste it.

14. Time is money, time is life.

This sentence describes that time is more important than money, because time is limited, and wasting time is equivalent to wasting life. Emphasize the preciousness and irreversibility of time.

15. A moment’s worth of gold, a moment’s worth of gold.

This sentence describes the extremely high value of time, every moment is very precious, and a moment of relaxation may cause immeasurable losses or miss important opportunities. Remind people to cherish time and seize every opportunity.