传
说

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The word "传说" is formed by combining the character "传", which means to transmit or pass on, with the character "说", meaning to speak or tell; together they denote information or stories that are conveyed through oral narration, specifically referring to legends or folklore.

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这是一个古老的传说。

Zhè shì yī gè gǔlǎo de chuánshuō.

This is an ancient legend.

传说中有一座神秘的山。

Chuánshuō zhōng yǒu yī zuò shénmì de shān.

Legend has it that there is a mysterious mountain.

关于这个湖的传说非常有趣。

Guānyú zhège hú de chuánshuō fēicháng yǒuqù.

The legend about this lake is very interesting.

这个传说被当地人代代相传。

Zhège chuánshuō bèi dāngdì rén dàidài xiāngchuán.

This legend has been passed down through generations by the locals.

尽管这个传说缺乏证据，但很多人仍然相信它。

Jǐnguǎn zhège chuánshuō quēfá zhèngjù, dàn hěn duō rén réngrán xiāngxìn tā.

Although this legend lacks evidence, many people still believe it.

Word Definition - 传说

chuán shuō legend; folk tale; to repeat from mouth to mouth; they say that...

Individual Character Details

传 chuán, zhuàn
说 shuì, shuō, shuō