No. 4,424 in Chinese
据信
"Reportedly" or "according to reports."
In a sentence
据信，这座山是古代神圣的地点。
It is believed that this mountain was a sacred site in ancient times.
Used to express that something is believed according to reports or common knowledge.
那些据信失踪的人实际上被发现了。
Those believed to be missing were actually found.
Used to indicate belief about the status of people, often according to formal or informal reports.
据信，他们正在讨论这个项目的最后细节。
It is believed they are discussing the final details of this project.
Used to infer actions attributed to a group or entity based on general belief or indirect evidence.
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