No. 6,423 in Chinese
捕风捉影
"To chase the wind and grasp at shadows" — to base actions or judgments on unfounded or illusory ideas.
In a sentence
他说那些传言只是捕风捉影之言，不可信。
He said those rumors are just groundless statements and not trustworthy.
捕风捉影: Groundless or baseless, referring to statements or rumors lacking evidence or substance.
媒体有时候喜欢捕风捉影地报道新闻。
The media sometimes likes to report news without basis or evidence.
捕风捉影: To report or act without concrete evidence, often in the context of sensationalism or speculative journalism.
不要捕风捉影地怀疑周围的人，去了解事实真相才是重要的。
Do not baselessly suspect those around you; understanding the actual facts is what matters.
捕风捉影: To make baseless assumptions or suspicions, emphasizing the importance of seeking the truth.
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