widely circulated; widely rumored
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesverb
to be widely circulated; to be widely rumored
Used for news, stories, or rumors that spread extensively among people. Can be used for both positive narratives and unverified speculation.
Zhè这
dì地
qū区
shèng盛
chuán传
zhe着
tā他
de的
yīng英
xióng雄
shì事
jì迹
。
This region is filled with widespread tales of his heroic deeds.
Wǎng网
shàng上
shèng盛
chuán传
zhe着
gōng公
sī司
jí即
jiāng将
shàng上
shì市
de的
xiāo消
xi息
。
News that the company will soon go public is widely circulating online.
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Cūn村
lǐ里
shèng盛
chuán传
zhe着
nà那
zuò座
gǔ古
zhái宅
nào闹
guǐ鬼
de的
gù故
shi事
。
Stories about that ancient mansion being haunted are widely told throughout the village.
Zuì最
jìn近
shèng盛
chuán传
tā他
yào要
cí辞
zhí职
，
dàn但
guān官
fāng方
shàng尚
wèi未
zhèng证
shí实
。
There have been widespread rumors recently that he will resign, but the authorities have not yet confirmed it.