据说 (jù shuō) — it is said that; reportedly
Definition
据说 marks unverified hearsay — it is said / reportedly. More formal and hearsay-focused than 听说 (which centers on what you personally heard), and unlike 传说 it is not used for legends.
verb
it is said thatreportedly
Examples
- 据说。jù shuō Míng tiān huì xià yǔ.It is said that it will rain tomorrow.
- 据说。jù shuō Tā qù nián yǐ jīng jié hūn le.It is said that he got married last year.
- 据说。jù shuō Zhè jiā cān tīng de cài hěn hǎo chī.It is said that the food at this restaurant is very tasty.
Grammar
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