hear rumored; learn from hearsay
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesverb
to learn from hearsay; to hear rumored (unverified)
formalIndicates information obtained through rumors or hearsay, often unverified. Used in formal or written contexts.
Fēng风
wén闻
tā他
yào要
qù去
liú留
xué学
。
It is rumored that he is going to study abroad.
Fēng风
wén闻
zhè这
jiā家
gōng公
sī司
jí即
jiāng将
shàng上
shì市
。
I heard a rumor that this company is about to go public.
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Fēng风
wén闻
yán言
shì事
shì是
Qīng清
dài代
yù御
shǐ史
de的
zhí职
quán权
zhī之
yī一
。
Reporting affairs based on hearsay was one of the authorities of censors in the Qing Dynasty.