一字千金 meaning in English
a single word [character] is worth a thousand pieces [ounces] of gold.; learning is more precious than gold
Examples
- Ouyang zhongshi is a famous calligrapher in contemporary china , his works is valueless
欧阳中石先生是中国当代著名的书法家，他的作品可以说是一字千金。 - Better have skill than property . better be virtuous than learned . better keep your word than be eloquent . better write well than profusely
万贯家财，不如一技在身。满腹经纶，不如一善在心。高谈阔论，不如一言九鼎。长篇累牍，不如一字千金。 - One must see the need for chinese names in order to appreciate the meaning of this saying a single word is worth a thousand pieces of gold the same goes for translation
只有从华文名的需求角度出发考虑问题,才能挖掘出华文“一字千金”的意涵,创造字外意境的深邃。 - Britons might have tired of hearing from the former prime minister but in the southern chinese industrial town of dongguan his words appear to be worth their weight in gold
英国人可能已经听腻了这位前首相的讲话，但在中国南方的工业城市东莞，他的讲话似乎是一字千金。