cyun4 jin4傳言传言
Jyutpingcyun4 jin4
Yalechyùhn yìhn
Definition
Rumour or hearsay; information circulating around without a verified source.
neutralcommunication
How it's used
Focus on the lack of verification when using this term. It implies the information is circulating among people but lacks a reliable source or confirmed evidence. It is often paired with verbs like 傳出 or 聽到 to describe the act of the rumour spreading or being received.
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I don't know who started these rumours.
Do you believe the rumours going around outside?
Related words
Common phrases
rumours are flying everywhere
to believe in hearsay
Common mistake
Avoid using it to describe verified news or official announcements. If you have confirmed information, use 新聞 or 消息 instead, as 傳言 specifically highlights the unverified and speculative nature of the content.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
