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谣言
yáoyán
Description
谣言是没有根据的话，常常在很多人之间传来传去。
A 谣言 is an unfounded statement that often spreads among many people.
我们不要相信谣言，也不要传谣言。
We should not believe 谣言, nor should we spread them.
Meanings
谣言yáoyán
rumor; false or unfounded report
这只是一个谣言，不是真的。
This is just a rumor, not true.
Related words
Notes
- Etymology
谣 (folk song, rumor) + 言 (words, speech).
- Nuance
谣言 stresses being false and spread widely; 谎言 is simply a lie.
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