jīn金goldyù玉jadeliáng良goodyán言words
Invaluable advice; golden words.
Literal meaning
gold (金) — jade (玉) — good (良) — words (言)
Origin
A classical four-character phrase describing wise and valuable advice, as precious as gold and jade.
Examples
Tā他de的jiàn建yì议zhēn真shì是jīn金yù玉liáng良yán言，ràng让wǒ我shòu受yì益fěi匪qiǎn浅。
His advice was truly invaluable, and I benefited greatly from it.
Zhǎng长bèi辈men们de的jīn金yù玉liáng良yán言，wǒ我men们yào要láo牢jì记zài在xīn心。
We must keep the invaluable advice of our elders in mind.
Usage & nuances
Often used to express gratitude for helpful advice.
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