Abstract:        Proverbs are an important constituent of vocabulary. The Dai people in Shuangjiang County of Yunnan Province is an   ethnic minority group with a long history, splendid culture and a beautiful language. Local Dai proverbs have rich content with  philosophical and intellectual significance. Dai people in Shuangjiang also attach great importance to the educational functions of   proverbs. Therefore, studying the dietary culture embedded in Shuangjiang proverbs is of certain enlightening  significance for revealing   Dai people's food culture.

Key words: Shuangjiang, Dai people, proverbs, dietary culture