chuán shuō
legend; lore
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你知道这个传说吗？
nǐ zhīdào zhège chuánshuō ma?
Do you know this legend?
传说很久以前，有一个美丽的公主。
chuánshuō hěn jiǔ yǐqián, yǒu yīgè měilì de gōngzhǔ.
Legend has it that a long time ago, there was a beautiful princess.
这个传说在当地很有名。
zhège chuánshuō zài dāngdì hěn yǒumíng.
This legend is very famous in the local area.
事实 (shìshí)
fact
现实 (xiànshí)
reality
The Chinese word 传说 (chuánshuō) is composed of two characters: 传 (chuán), meaning "to transmit" or "to pass on", and 说 (shuō), meaning "to speak" or "to tell". Together, these characters form the word "legend", which refers to a story or tale that has been passed down through generations, often by word of mouth. Legends are typically based on real events or people, but they may also contain elements of fantasy or exaggeration. They often serve to explain the origins of certain customs or beliefs, or to teach moral lessons. In Chinese culture, legends are an important part of folklore and oral tradition, and they continue to be told and retold to this day.
