(often in compounds 常构成复合词 a tool that has a long blade (= metal cutting part) with sharp points (called teeth) along one of its edges. A saw is moved backwards and forwards by hand or driven by electricity and is used for cutting wood or metal. 锯 - (old-fashioned)
a short phrase or sentence that states a general truth about life or gives advice 谚语；格言 As the old saw goes, you can't please all of the people all of the time. 俗话说，你不可能一直取悦所有的人。
Word Originnoun sense 1 Old English saga, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch zaag. noun sense 2 Old English sagu ‘a saying, speech’, of Germanic origin; related to German Sage, also to say and saga.