谣
言

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The word "谣言" is formed by combining the character "谣", which itself contains the semantic component "言" indicating speech, with the standalone character "言", reinforcing its association with verbal expression to specifically denote rumor or unfounded speech.

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谣言传播很快。

Yáo yán chuán bō hěn kuài.

Rumors spread quickly.

不要轻易相信谣言。

Bù yào qīng yì xiāng xìn yáo yán.

Do not easily believe rumors.

谣言往往缺乏事实依据。

Yáo yán wǎng wǎng quē fá shì shí yī jù.

Rumors often lack factual basis.

如果听到谣言，应该核实一下。

Rú guǒ tīng dào yáo yán, yīng gāi hé shí yī xià.

If you hear a rumor, you should verify it.

尽管谣言在网络上泛滥，但我们要保持理性思考。

Jǐn guǎn yáo yán zài wǎng luò shàng fàn làn, dàn wǒ men yào bǎo chí lǐ xìng sī kǎo.

Although rumors are rampant on the internet, we need to maintain rational thinking.

Word Definition - 谣言

yáo yán rumor

Individual Character Details

谣 yáo, yáo
言 yán