Chinese
liúchuán
Meaning: to spread; to circulate; to hand down
Part of Speech: Verb

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Handwriting

流傳
流
傳
流传
流
传

Example sentences

This ancient myth has been circulating among the people for thousands of years.
這項傳統技術在民間流傳已久。
这项传统技术在民间流传已久。
This traditional technique has been passed down among the people for a long time.
這個古老的傳說在民間流傳已久。
这个古老的传说在民间流传已久。
This ancient legend has been circulating among the people for a long time.
這些格言不知流傳了多少世代。
这些格言不知流传了多少世代。
These mottos have been passed down for many generations.
他的作品將會流傳後世。
他的作品将会流传后世。
His work will be passed down to future generations.
關於那座古宅的傳聞在村子裡廣為流傳。
关于那座古宅的传闻在村子里广为流传。
Rumors about that old mansion are widely circulated in the village.
這句俗語在民間流傳已久。
这句俗语在民间流传已久。
This common saying has been circulating among the people for a long time.

Usage Notes

Used for information, stories, or traditions spreading through time or space.

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