ready-made words commonly used in people's lives. Proverbs are similar to idioms, but they are colloquial, easy to understand, and generally express a complete meaning, with 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"; Some are rational proverbs, such as "as you sow, you reap"; Some belong to all aspects of life. Common sense proverbs, such as "walk a hundred steps after dinner and live to be ninety-nine". There are numerous categories.
Proverbs, like idioms, are part of the whole language, which can increase the distinctiveness and vividness of the language. But proverbs and famous sayings are different. Proverbs are the practical experience of working people, while famous sayings are what celebrities say.
Proverbs are fixed sentences passed down orally by the people, which reflect profound truth in simple and popular words. Proper use of proverbs can make the language lively and interesting and enhance the expressive force of the article. For example, the proverbs reflect all aspects of social life. In terms of content, there are five kinds:
1. Meteorological proverbs
2. Agricultural proverbs
3. Hygienic proverbs
4. Social proverbs
5. Learning proverbs.