No. 3,620 in Chinese
相传
"To be passed down; it is said or rumored."
In a sentence
相传这座桥是古代工匠建造的。
It is said that this bridge was built by ancient artisans.
Here, "相传" is used to introduce a widely held belief or tradition regarding the history or construction of the bridge.
这个传说相传已久，至今仍被人们讲述。
This legend has been handed down for a long time and is still narrated by people today.
In this sentence, "相传" refers to the process of a story or tradition being passed down through generations or within a community.
人们相传这片森林里住着神秘的生物。
People say that mysterious creatures reside in this forest.
This usage of "相传" indicates shared knowledge or speculation among people about an idea or belief.
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