409. In China, there is a saying that "The later comer surpasses the former."

译文　中国有个说法，叫做“后来居上”。

点睛　写作中，对于名人名言、谚语警句等的直接引用必须使用双引号。一般来讲，这类引语多用于陈述观点或引出话题，不用于做论据。本句中的引语是that引导的宾语从句。

句型拓展

There is truth in the saying, "It is better to give than to receive." 有道是：“付出总比获得好”。

As the saying goes. "When in Rome, do as the Romans do." 常言道：“入国问禁，入乡随俗”。

As they say, "Variety is the spice of life." 俗话说：“多样化是生活的调味品”。