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传言
chuányán
Description
传言是大家在说、但不知道是不是真的的消息。
A "传言" is news that everyone is talking about but doesn't know if it's true.
很多传言最后都被证明是假的。
Many "传言" are eventually proven to be false.
Meanings
传言chuányán
rumor; hearsay; unconfirmed talk
最近有很多关于他的传言。
There have been many rumors about him recently.
传言chuányán
to spread word; to pass on a message
大家都在传言公司要搬家。
Everyone is saying the company is moving.
Related words
Notes
- Etymology
传 (to pass on) + 言 (words/speech), literally 'passed-on words'.
- Nuance
传言 is neutral talk of unknown truth; 谣言 stresses a false, harmful rumor.
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