Chinese Idiom Stories: 不言而喻 (bù yán ér yù)

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Idiom: 不言而喻 (bù yán ér yù)

Literal Meaning: “It goes without saying.”
Explanation: This idiom refers to something that is so obvious that it doesn’t need to be explained or stated explicitly.

Chinese Idiom Stories

During the Warring States period, a wise minister was known for his deep understanding of complex matters. His insights were often so clear and obvious to everyone around him that he didn’t need to explain them in detail.

This gave rise to the saying “不言而喻,” meaning something is so evident that no further explanation is necessary.

Today, the idiom “不言而喻” is used to describe facts, feelings, or situations that are so clear that everyone understands them without needing an explanation.

Idiom Example Sentences

這件事的嚴重性不言而喻，必須立刻採取行動。
- Zhè jiàn shì de yánzhòng xìng bù yán ér yù, bìxū lìkè cǎiqǔ xíngdòng.
- The seriousness of this matter goes without saying, we must take action immediately.
他的才華不言而喻，連老師都讚不絕口。
- Tā de cáihuá bù yán ér yù, lián lǎoshī dōu zàn bù jué kǒu.
- His talent is self-evident, even the teacher couldn’t stop praising him.
他的誠意不言而喻，大家都願意和他合作。
- Tā de chéngyì bù yán ér yù, dàjiā dōu yuànyì hé tā hézuò.
- His sincerity is self-evident, everyone is willing to cooperate with him.
這是一個不言而喻的事實。(adj.)
- Zhè shì yīgè bù yán ér yù de shìshí
- This is a self-evident fact.
他對這件事的熱情，不言而喻。(adv.)
- Tā duì zhè jiàn shì de rèqíng, bù yán ér yù
- His passion for this matter is self-evident.