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传说
chuán shuō
Meaning
- legend; folk tale
- to repeat from mouth to mouth; they say that...
Definition
指口头流传下来的故事、说法或传闻；也可指人们口头流传着某种说法。
A legend or myth handed down orally; also used as a verb meaning 'it is said that'.
Usage
作为名词时，指流传于民间的故事或传说；作为动词时，表示人们口头流传着某种信息或说法。
As a noun, it refers to stories or legends passed down among people; as a verb, it indicates that something is rumored or said by word of mouth.
Examples
- 1 这个民间传说讲述了英雄的故事。 (This folk legend tells the story of a hero.)
- 2 传说中，这只神鸟能带来好运。 (According to legend, this divine bird brings good luck.)
- 3 传说他是一位非常富有的商人。 (It is said that he is a very wealthy businessman.)
- 4 别相信那些话，那只是个传说。 (Don't believe those words, it's just a legend.)
- 5 传说很久以前这里有一座宏伟的城堡。 (Legend has it that there was a magnificent castle here long ago.)
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