pass down by word of mouth; legend
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Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesverb
to pass down by word of mouth; to circulate as a story
Refers to the transmission of stories, knowledge, or information through oral tradition or general circulation, often lacking formal verification.
Zhè这
ge个
gù故
shi事
zài在
mín民
jiān间
chuán传
shuō说
le了
yī一
qiān千
duō多
nián年
。
This story has been passed down by word of mouth among the people for over a thousand years.
Chuán传
shuō说
zhè这
lǐ里
zhù住
guò过
yī一
wèi位
shén神
xiān仙
。
It is said that an immortal once lived here.
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Zhè这
jiàn件
guài怪
shì事
bèi被
dà大
jiā家
chuán传
shuō说
le了
hǎo好
jiǔ久
。
This strange event was talked about by everyone for a long time.
noun
legend; folklore; widely circulated story
Refers to a story or account passed down through generations, often involving mythical, historical, or heroic figures, and may not be historically verifiable.
Zhè这
shì是
yī一
ge个
guān关
yú于
lóng龙
de的
gǔ古
lǎo老
chuán传
shuō说
。
This is an ancient legend about dragons.
Mín民
jiān间
chuán传
shuō说
lǐ里
yǒu有
hěn很
duō多
yǒu有
qù趣
de的
rén人
wù物
。
There are many interesting characters in folklore.
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Guān关
yú于
zhè这
zuò座
shān山
de的
chuán传
shuō说
yǒu有
hěn很
duō多
bǎn版
běn本
。
There are many versions of the legend about this mountain.