Chinese
chuányán
Meaning: rumor; hearsay
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

傳言
傳
言
传言
传
言

Example sentences

The rumors about that matter are false.
網路上有很多不實的傳言,千萬不要輕易相信。
网路上有很多不实的传言,千万不要轻易相信。
There are many false rumors on the internet; you must not believe them easily.
不要聽信那些沒根據的傳言。
不要听信那些没根据的传言。
Don't listen to and believe those rumors with no basis.

Usage Notes

Refers to unverified information passed from person to person.

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