據傳

简 据传 · 繁 據傳
Mandarin · pinyin jù chuán

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  1. it is rumored that ...
  2. it is reported that ...
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傳
chuán · summon; propagate, transmit
据
jù · to occupy, take possession of; a base, position
传
chuán · summon; propagate, transmit
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4–2 · ju4 chuan2

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