正所谓 Pronunciation and Pinyin

正所谓 Usage and Examples

As the saying goes

As the proverb says

It is often said

正所谓不比不知道，一比吓一跳。

This is exactly what is called shocked to compare with.

如今想想，这样其实并不好，正所谓贵在精而不在广。

Now think about it, this is not good, so you are not in the fine wide.

Character	Pinyin	Strokes	Meaning
正	zhèng	5	correct, straight, positive
所	suǒ	8	place or that which
谓	wèi	11	to call or say

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What does 正所谓 mean in Chinese?

正所谓 (zhèng suǒ wèi) means “as the saying goes, as the proverb says, it is often said”.

How do you pronounce 正所谓?

正所谓 is pronounced zhèng suǒ wèi in Mandarin Chinese.

How do you say “As the saying goes” in Chinese?

“As the saying goes” is 正所谓 (zhèng suǒ wèi) in Chinese.

How is 正所谓 used in a sentence?

This page has 2 example sentences using 正所谓, each with pinyin and an English translation.