传说

chuán shuō

HSK 2.0 Level 5 HSK 3.0 Level 5 Verb Common

Definitions

1. legend; folk tale
2. to repeat from mouth to mouth; they say that...

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Word relationships

Related words

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传闻

chuán wén

rumor

传闻 is a noun meaning 'rumor' or 'hearsay', often used when the truth is uncertain.

神话

shén huà

legend

神话 specifically refers to myths or mythological stories, whereas 传说 can be broader folk tales.

Synonyms

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据说

jù shuō

it is said that; reportedly

When introducing a commonly heard claim, 传说 emphasizes oral tradition, while 据说 is neutral.

Usage notes

Common mistakes

传说 as a verb means 'it is said' or 'they say', but it implies the information is passed down orally; don't use it for direct quotes from a specific known source.

Example Sentences

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传说坏人死后会下地狱。

Legend has it that bad people go to hell after death.

传说中神仙住在山上。

According to legend, immortals live on the mountain.

传说这个地方以前是一片海。

Legend has it that this place used to be a sea.

这个古老的传说一直流传到今天。

This ancient legend has been passed down to this day.

这个故事来自民间传说。

This story comes from folklore.

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Words Containing 传说

民间传说

mín jiān chuán shuō

popular tradition

Child Words of 传说

to pass on

biography

to persuade

to speak; to talk; to say

传说