To learn a language is to have one more window from which to look at the world (Chinese proverb)
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Meaning · English
Knowing a language expands one's perspective
Literally: a window as a viewpoint
Where it’s used:
Used
Widespread English
Sources & notes
Listed on Wikipedia “List of proverbial phrases” (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-07-30; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “To learn a language is to have one more window from which to look at the world (Chinese proverb)” mean?
Knowing a language expands one's perspective Literally: a window as a viewpoint
Is “To learn a language is to have one more window from which to look at the world (Chinese proverb)” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.