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The word 外传 is formed by combining the character 外, meaning "outside" or "external", with 传, meaning "transmission" or "biography", to create a compound that specifically denotes an unofficial or external account, such as an unauthorized biography or supplementary stories outside a primary text.

Word Definition - 外传

wài chuán to tell others (a secret); to divulge to an outsider; to be rumored; unofficial biography (as opposed to official dynastic biography)

Individual Character Details

外 wài
传 chuán, zhuàn