spread outside; external rumors
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
2 senses · 4 examplesverb
to spread outward; to disseminate externally
Typically used for confidential information, documents, or news that should remain within a specific group.
Zhè这
fèn份
cái材
liào料
zhǐ只
gōng供
nèi内
bù部
cān参
kǎo考
，
qǐng请
wù勿
wài外
chuán传
。
This document is for internal reference only; please do not circulate it externally.
Gōng公
sī司
de的
shāng商
yè业
jī机
mì密
jué绝
duì对
bù不
néng能
wài外
chuán传
。
The company's trade secrets absolutely must not be leaked outside.
verb
to be rumored externally; outside legend
Refers to unofficial stories or information circulating outside of formal channels, often used in historical or literary contexts.
Cǐ此
shì事
chún纯
shǔ属
wài外
chuán传
，
bìng并
wú无
shí实
jù据
。
This matter is purely hearsay from outside sources with no factual basis.
Guān关
yú于
tā他
de的
tóng童
nián年
，
wài外
jiè界
yǒu有
hěn很
duō多
wài外
chuán传
。
There are many outside rumors regarding his childhood.