据
说

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The word 据说 is formed by combining the character 据, meaning 'according to' or 'based on', with 说, meaning 'to say' or 'speak', creating a compound where 据 modifies 说 to convey 'according to what is said', thus meaning 'it is said' or 'reportedly'.

Example Sentences Hide

据说今天很热。

Jùshuō jīntiān hěn rè.

It is said that today is very hot.

据说这部电影很好看。

Jùshuō zhè bù diànyǐng hěn hǎokàn.

It is said that this movie is very good.

据说他明天要去北京开会。

Jùshuō tā míngtiān yào qù Běijīng kāihuì.

It is said that he will go to Beijing for a meeting tomorrow.

据说因为天气原因，航班被取消了。

Jùshuō yīnwèi tiānqì yuányīn, hángbān bèi qǔxiāo le.

It is said that due to weather reasons, the flight was canceled.

据说如果明天下雨，户外活动将会被推迟到下周。

Jùshuō rúguǒ míngtiān xià yǔ, hùwài huódòng jiāng huì bèi tuīchí dào xià zhōu.

It is said that if it rains tomorrow, the outdoor activity will be postponed to next week.

Word Definition - 据说

jù shuō it is said that; reportedly

Individual Character Details

据 jù, jū, jù, jù
说 shuì, shuō, shuō