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传言 (chuán yán): rumor; hearsay

Meaning & Stroke Order

HSK 7noun, verb

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning
rumor; hearsay
Characters
2
Part of speech
noun, verb
HSK level
HSK 7

Full definitions

Meanings grouped by pronunciation.

  • rumor
  • hearsay

Chinese explanation

  • 指没有经过证实、在人们中间流传的消息或说法
  • 这种消息可能是真的,也可能是假的,通常来源不明,大家只是互相传说。

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Character breakdown

HSK 7

to pass on

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Example sentences

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The rumor that the company was going to lay off employees quickly spread through the office, and everyone lost the mood to work.

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The agent has already come forward to deny the rumor about that celebrity couple's divorce, saying it was completely fabricated.

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There's a rumor in the village that Old Li's son made a fortune outside, but he himself never mentions it.

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The online rumor that this new drug has severe side effects has been proven false; the drug regulatory authority has issued an official statement.

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