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Definition
According to legend or rumor; to be traditionally said; legend has it that.
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How it's used
Often introduces a piece of folklore or a historical anecdote that lacks concrete evidence. It carries a sense of distance, implying that the information has been passed down through generations or word of mouth rather than verified facts.
Examples
Legend has it that this place used to be a graveyard.
Related words
Common phrases
passed down for a long time
Common mistake
Avoid using this to introduce personal opinions or recent news, as it specifically implies a long-standing or traditional nature to the information being shared.
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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.
