座右铭 — “A personal motto or maxim”
座右铭 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a personal motto or maxim”. A guiding principle or precept, often kept in mind or displayed to inspire one's conduct. Literally, “seat right motto”.
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座右铭 Pronunciation and Pinyin
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我的座右铭是“勤奋是成功之母”，它一直激励着我不断努力。
My motto is "Diligence is the mother of success," and it has always inspired me to work hard.
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What does 座右铭 mean?
座右铭 (zuò yòu míng) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a personal motto or maxim”.
How do you pronounce 座右铭?
座右铭 is pronounced zuò yòu míng in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 座右铭 literally mean?
Literally, 座右铭 means “seat right motto”. It is used to mean “a personal motto or maxim”.
What is the Chinese definition of 座右铭?
指刻（或写）在座位上用在行为准则的话语