传
言

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The word 传言 is formed by combining the character 传 (chuán), meaning "to transmit" or "to spread", with the character 言 (yán), meaning "speech" or "words". Together, they create a compound where 传 modifies 言, resulting in a literal sense of "transmitted speech", which concretely denotes rumors or hearsay.

Example Sentences Hide

不要相信传言。

Bù yào xiāngxìn chuányán.

english translation 1: Don't believe rumors.

对于传言，我们要小心。

Duìyú chuányán, wǒmen yào xiǎoxīn.

english translation 2: Regarding rumors, we must be careful.

他传播了那个传言。

Tā chuánbō le nàge chuányán.

english translation 3: He spread that rumor.

虽然听到很多传言，但我不会相信。

Suīrán tīng dào hěnduō chuányán, dàn wǒ bù huì xiāngxìn.

english translation 4: Although I've heard many rumors, I won't believe them.

关于公司合并的传言已经被证实是假的。

Guānyú gōngsī hébìng de chuányán yǐjīng bèi zhèngshí shì jiǎ de.

english translation 5: The rumor about the company merger has already been proven false.

Word Definition - 传言

chuán yán rumor; hearsay

Individual Character Details

传 chuán, zhuàn
言 yán