"rumour" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 谣言

Definition

谣言是人们传播但可能不真实或未经证实的消息或说法。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

'谣言' 通常指未经证实的信息，常与'传播'、'听说'等词搭配。在正式与非正式场合都能用，尤其注意和'消息'、'新闻'等区分。

Examples

I heard a rumour about our new teacher.

我听到一个关于新老师的**谣言**。

The rumour was not true.

这个**谣言**不是真的。

She started a rumour about her classmate.

她编造了一个关于同学的**谣言**。

There's a rumour going around that the company will close soon.

有**谣言**说公司很快要关闭了。

Don't believe every rumour you hear.

不要相信你听到的每一个**谣言**。

By lunchtime, the rumour had spread to the whole office.

午饭时，这个**谣言**已经传遍了整个办公室。