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simple words with a profound meaning (idiom)

言近旨远
yán jìn zhǐ yuǎn
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Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
meaningful and heartfelt words (idiom); sincere and earnest wishes语重心长yǔ zhòng xīn chángsubtle words with profound meaning (idiom)微言大义wēi yán dà yìto have a rich aftertaste · (fig.) memorable; to linger in one's memory回味无穷huí wèi wú qióngconcise and comprehensive (idiom)言简意赅yán jiǎn yì gāi
Antonyms
(of a writing etc) to have no substance (idiom) · to carry no weight言之无物yán zhī wú wùto talk nonsense (idiom) · frivolous talk言不及义yán bù jí yìempty cave, nothing there (idiom); devoid of substance · nothing new to show空洞无物kōng dòng wú wù
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