Definition
造谣 is a separable verb (离合词) meaning 'to start a rumor' or 'to fabricate false rumors'. The verb 造 ('to create') and the noun 谣 ('rumor') can split apart when adding measure words or modifiers, e.g., 造了一个谣 ('created a rumor'). It's common in formal or accusatory contexts like news or legal statements.
v.o.
to start a rumorto fabricate and spread false rumors
Examples
- 。Wǎngshàng yǒu hěnduō rén zào yáo shuō zhè jiā diàn yào dǎobì le.Many people online are spreading rumors that this shop is going to close down.
- ，。Tā wèile dǎjī duìshǒu, zào le yí ge yáo.To attack his opponent, he started a rumor.
- 造谣，。zào yáo shì wéifǎ de xíngwéi, dàjiā bú yào zuò.Spreading rumors is illegal; everyone should not do it.
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