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风声
fēngshēng
Description
“风声”本来是指风吹的声音，但也常常用来说传出来的消息或传闻。
"风声" originally refers to the sound of the wind, but it is also often used to mean news or rumors that have been spread.
比如“听到风声”就是说听到了一些消息。
For example, "听到风声" means to have heard some news.
Meanings
风声fēngshēng
the sound of the wind
晚上外面的风声很大。
The wind outside is very strong at night.
风声fēngshēng
news, rumor, word that has leaked out
他听到风声就跑了。
He ran away as soon as he heard the wind.
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Notes
- Etymology
风 (wind) + 声 (sound); the 'rumor' sense comes from talk 'carried on the wind'.
- Nuance
the 'rumor' sense often appears in 听到风声 or 走漏风声.
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