Chinese
chuánshuō
Meaning: legend; folklore; it is said that; to spread by word of mouth
Part of Speech: Noun, Verb

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Handwriting

傳說
傳
說
传说
传
说

Example sentences

This ancient legend has been circulating among the people for a long time.
傳說這座深山裡住著一位得道的仙人。
传说这座深山里住著一位得道的仙人。
Legend has it that an immortal who attained the Tao lives in this deep mountain.
鳳凰是傳說中的神鳥。
凤凰是传说中的神鸟。
The phoenix is a divine bird in legend.
傳說鳳凰能在火中復活。
传说凤凰能在火中复活。
Legend has it that the phoenix can resurrect from fire.
傳說中的鳳凰身披五綵羽毛。
传说中的凤凰身披五彩羽毛。
The legendary phoenix is draped in five-colored feathers.
傳說中,天上的仙女會下凡幫助善良的人。
传说中,天上的仙女会下凡帮助善良的人。
In legends, fairies from heaven descend to earth to help kind people.
傳說聽見喜鵲鳴叫,表示將有喜事降臨。
传说听见喜鹊鸣叫,表示将有喜事降临。
Legend has it that hearing a magpie chirp indicates a happy event is about to arrive.
傳說西施是春秋時期越國的第一美女。
传说西施是春秋时期越国的第一美女。
Legend has it that Xi Shi was the greatest beauty of the State of Yue during the Spring and Autumn Period.
傳說中,深山裡住著會吃人的妖怪。
传说中,深山里住著会吃人的妖怪。
In legends, man-eating monsters live deep in the mountains.
傳說這座森林裡住著許多可怕的鬼怪。
传说这座森林里住著许多可怕的鬼怪。
Legend has it that many scary ghosts and monsters live in this forest.

Usage Notes

Can refer to a noun (a legend) or a verb (to tell or pass on a story).

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