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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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