传扬 (chuán yáng) — to spread (news, reputation, etc.) by word of mouth; to make widely known (often with a positive connotation)
Definition
A formal written verb meaning 'to spread' a story, reputation, or legend so it becomes widely known — often used for positive, virtuous content (heroic deeds, legends) rather than neutral news.
verb
to spread (news, reputation, etc.) by word of mouthto make widely known (often with a positive connotation)
Examples
- 传扬。Tā de yīng xióng shì jì hěn kuài chuán yáng kāi lái.His heroic deeds quickly spread by word of mouth.
- 传扬，。Zhè jiàn shì qiān wàn bú yào chuán yáng chū qù, yǐng xiǎng bù hǎo.You absolutely must not spread this matter around; it will have a bad effect.
- 传扬。Zhè ge chuán shuō zài mín jiān guǎng wéi chuán yáng.This legend is widely spread among the people.
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