传言

chuán yán

CL 个 gè 条 tiáo

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Noun Uncommon

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Definitions

1. rumor
2. hearsay

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 辟谣 pì yáo 辟谣 pì yáo to refute a rumor 辟谣 means to refute a rumor, the opposite action to spreading a rumor.: to refute a rumor

Register variants

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• 消息 xiāo xi 消息 xiāo xi news 消息 is a more formal term for news or information, while 传言 often carries uncertainty.: news

Related words

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• 绯闻 fēi wén 绯闻 fēi wén sex scandal 绯闻 specifically refers to rumors about celebrities' love lives, often in entertainment contexts.: sex scandal

Synonyms

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• 谣言 yáo yán 谣言 yáo yán rumor Both refer to unverified information spread among people; 谣言 often implies falsehood, while 传言 is more neutral.: rumor

Usage notes

Formality

传言 is slightly formal, often used in news or written contexts. In casual speech, people might simply say '听人说'.

Example Sentences

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网上有 传言 说商店要关门。

There is a rumor online that the store is going to close.

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Words Containing 传言

• 坊间传言 坊间传言 fāng jiān chuán yán: rumors

Child Words of 传言

• 传 传 chuán: to pass on
• 传 传 zhuàn: biography
• 言 言 yán: words