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寓言 /yùyán/ meaning in English

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寓言 /yùyán/ noun

allegory [allegories](the representation of abstract principles)
noun
[UK: ˈæ.lə.ɡə.ri] [US: ˈæ.lə.ˌɡɔː.ri]

fable [fables](fictitious narration to enforce some useful truth or precept)
noun
[UK: ˈfeɪb.l̩] [US: ˈfeɪb.l̩]

parable [parables](short story illustrating a lesson)
noun
[UK: ˈpæ.rəb.l̩] [US: ˈpe.rəb.l̩]