When you're discussing news, especially unverified information, 谣言 (yáoyán) is the word to use. It means rumor or gossip, and it's a very common term in everyday Chinese conversations.
Think of it as something that's being spread around but might not be true. For example, if someone is sharing unconfirmed news about a celebrity, you could say it's 谣言.
It's often used in phrases like 散布谣言 (sànbù yáoyán), meaning to spread rumors, or 谣言止于智者 (yáoyán zhǐ yú zhìzhě), a proverb meaning 'rumors stop with the wise'.
Understanding 谣言 helps you talk about current events and social interactions more accurately in Chinese.
谣言 em 30 segundos
- unverified information
- spread orally or informally
- can be true or false
§ Where You'll Actually Hear 谣言 (yáoyán)
When you're learning a new word, it's super important to know where and how people actually use it. That's how you go from just knowing a definition to actually being able to use the word naturally. For 谣言 (yáoyán), you'll find it popping up in a few common environments: at work, at school, and especially in the news or when people are talking about current events. Let's break down how it's used in these contexts.
§ At Work
Workplaces, unfortunately, are often breeding grounds for rumors. People talk, and sometimes that talk isn't based on facts. You might hear about layoffs, promotions, or even personal lives, and sometimes it's all just speculation. When someone says, “Don't listen to those rumors,” they're telling you to ignore the 谣言 (yáoyán).
- DEFINITION
- 谣言 (yáoyán): Rumor; gossip.
Here are a couple of ways you might encounter 谣言 (yáoyán) in a work setting:
- Someone spreading false information about a colleague or a company decision.
- Discussing unconfirmed news about the company's future.
- Warning others not to believe unverified information.
公司里最近有很多关于裁员的谣言。
(gōngsī lǐ zuìjìn yǒu hěnduō guānyú cáiyuán de yáoyán.)
(Recently, there have been many rumors about layoffs in the company.)
我们不要传播未经证实的谣言。
(wǒmen bù yào chuánbō wèijīng zhèngshí de yáoyán.)
(We shouldn't spread unconfirmed rumors.)
§ At School
Just like workplaces, schools can also have their share of rumors. Students might spread gossip about classmates, teachers, or upcoming exams. It's often about unconfirmed information that gets passed around quickly.
- Students talking about who's dating whom, often without knowing the full truth.
- Unverified information about exam content or school events.
- Teachers addressing false information that is circulating among students.
这些关于老师的谣言都不是真的。
(zhèxiē guānyú lǎoshī de yáoyán dōu bù shì zhēn de.)
(These rumors about the teacher are not true.)
他因为传播谣言被老师批评了。
(tā yīnwèi chuánbō yáoyán bèi lǎoshī pīpíng le.)
(He was criticized by the teacher for spreading rumors.)
§ In the News and Current Events
This is perhaps where 谣言 (yáoyán) is most frequently used, especially in official statements or discussions about public information. Governments, media outlets, and public figures often have to address or debunk rumors that are circulating. You'll see it used when talking about misinformation, fake news, or unverified claims related to politics, health, or social issues.
- News reports debunking false information.
- Official statements clarifying facts and refuting rumors.
- Discussions about how to identify and avoid falling for misinformation online.
政府呼吁大家不要相信网络上的谣言。
(zhèngfǔ hūyù dàjiā bù yào xiāngxìn wǎngluò shàng de yáoyán.)
(The government urges everyone not to believe the online rumors.)
媒体正在调查这些谣言的来源。
(méitǐ zhèngzài diàochá zhèxiē yáoyán de láiyuán.)
(The media is investigating the source of these rumors.)
Understanding these contexts will help you not only recognize 谣言 (yáoyán) when you hear it but also use it appropriately in your own Chinese conversations. Pay attention to the surrounding verbs and phrases, as they often give you more clues about the nuance of the word in that specific situation.
Gramática essencial
谣言 can be used with verbs like 散布 (sànbù - to spread), 制造 (zhìzào - to create/fabricate), or 相信 (xiāngxìn - to believe).
不要散布谣言。(Bùyào sànbù yáoyán.) - Don't spread rumors.
It often appears in phrases like 谣言四起 (yáoyán sìqǐ - rumors are flying around/rumors are everywhere).
最近关于她的谣言四起。(Zuìjìn guānyú tā de yáoyán sìqǐ.) - Recently, rumors about her are everywhere.
To describe the content of a rumor, you can use 的 (de) to connect it, or use 是 (shì) directly.
有谣言说他要辞职。(Yǒu yáoyán shuō tā yào cízhí.) - There's a rumor that he's going to resign.
It can be used as the subject or object of a sentence.
谣言止于智者。(Yáoyán zhǐ yú zhìzhě.) - Rumors stop with the wise (a wise person won't spread rumors).
When talking about specific gossip, you might hear 办公室谣言 (bàngōngshì yáoyán - office gossip) or 小道消息 (xiǎodào xiāoxi - unofficial news/hearsay, often used for rumors).
这些都是小道消息。(Zhèxiē dōu shì xiǎodào xiāoxi.) - All of these are just hearsay/rumors.
Exemplos por nível
那是个谣言。
That is a rumor.
不要相信谣言。
Don't believe rumors.
我听到了一个谣言。
I heard a rumor.
这个消息是谣言吗？
Is this news a rumor?
他们散布谣言。
They spread rumors.
请不要传播谣言。
Please don't spread rumors.
这个谣言是假的。
This rumor is false.
我讨厌谣言。
I hate rumors.
Família de palavras
Substantivos
Verbos
Pratique na vida real
Contextos reais
When talking about unverified information spreading online.
- 网上有很多谣言。(There are many rumors online.)
- 不要相信网上的谣言。(Don't believe the rumors online.)
- 这个消息是谣言吗？(Is this news a rumor?)
When discussing the spread of false information in society.
- 谣言传播得很快。(Rumors spread very quickly.)
- 制造和传播谣言是不对的。(It's wrong to create and spread rumors.)
- 这些谣言对社会造成了不好的影响。(These rumors have caused a bad impact on society.)
When advising someone not to listen to gossip or unconfirmed stories.
- 别听那些谣言。(Don't listen to those rumors.)
- 这只是个谣言，别太当真。(This is just a rumor, don't take it too seriously.)
- 不要被谣言误导。(Don't be misled by rumors.)
When denying a false claim or statement.
- 那是个谣言，不是真的。(That's a rumor, it's not true.)
- 我来澄清这个谣言。(Let me clarify this rumor.)
- 这个说法纯属谣言。(This statement is purely a rumor.)
When talking about the origin or source of a rumor.
- 这个谣言是从哪里来的？(Where did this rumor come from?)
- 谁最先散布了这个谣言？(Who first spread this rumor?)
- 谣言的源头很难查清。(The source of rumors is hard to trace.)
Iniciadores de conversa
"你最近听到过什么有趣的谣言吗？(Have you heard any interesting rumors lately?)"
"你觉得人们为什么喜欢传播谣言？(Why do you think people like to spread rumors?)"
"你怎么辨别一个消息是不是谣言？(How do you tell if a piece of news is a rumor?)"
"你有没有因为谣言而受过影响？(Have you ever been affected by rumors?)"
"在社交媒体上，我们应该如何对待谣言？(How should we deal with rumors on social media?)"
Temas para diário
描述一次你听说或亲身经历的谣言，以及它造成的影响。(Describe a rumor you heard or experienced personally, and its impact.)
你认为政府或媒体应该如何有效地打击谣言？(How do you think governments or media should effectively combat rumors?)
写一篇文章，讨论谣言在现代社会中的角色。(Write an essay discussing the role of rumors in modern society.)
想象一下一个没有谣言的世界会是怎样的，是更好还是更糟？(Imagine what a world without rumors would be like, better or worse?)
分享一些你认为可以防止谣言传播的方法。(Share some methods you think can prevent the spread of rumors.)
Teste-se 42 perguntas
她听到一个关于新咖啡馆的___。
The sentence talks about 'hearing something about the new coffee shop', and 'rumor' fits the context of unofficial information.
请不要相信所有的___，很多都是不真实的。
The sentence advises 'not to believe everything', implying that what is not to be believed is likely 'rumors' because they are often untrue.
这个___传播得很快，但没有人知道它是不是真的。
Something that 'spreads quickly' but 'no one knows if it's true' is a characteristic of a 'rumor'.
“谣言”通常是未经证实的消息。
The definition of '谣言' (rumor) is unverified or unsubstantiated information.
听到谣言后，我们应该立即相信它。
It's generally not wise to immediately believe rumors, as they are often false or misleading.
散布谣言是负责任的行为。
Spreading rumors, especially unverified ones, can be irresponsible and harmful.
Have you heard that rumor?
Don't believe those rumors.
This is a bad rumor.
Read this aloud:
这是一个谣言。
Focus: yáo yán
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Read this aloud:
我不喜欢听谣言。
Focus: tīng yáo yán
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Read this aloud:
请不要散布谣言。
Focus: sàn bù yáo yán
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网上有很多关于明星的___。
Here, '谣言' (rumor) fits best in the context of unverified information about celebrities.
他因为散布___而被批评。
Spreading '谣言' (rumors) is usually what gets someone criticized in this context.
我们不应该轻信___。
'谣言' (rumors) are typically things we shouldn't easily believe.
这个消息只是一个___，不是真的。
If a piece of news '不是真的' (is not true), it's likely a '谣言' (rumor).
请不要制造___。
One should not '制造' (create) '谣言' (rumors).
关于那件事，外面有很多___。
When there are many unverified stories about an event, '谣言' (rumors) is the appropriate word.
Choose the best word to complete the sentence: 网上有很多关于他的___，但没有证据。
The sentence talks about unproven information circulating online, which matches the meaning of 'rumor'. '事实' means fact, '新闻' means news, and '故事' means story.
如果听到___，我们应该先核实一下，不要轻易相信。
The sentence suggests verifying information before believing it, which is appropriate for 'rumors'. '建议' means suggestion, '通知' means notice, and '报告' means report.
他因为散布___而被公司解雇了。
Spreading 'rumors' can lead to negative consequences like being fired. '信息' means information, '消息' means news/message, and '想法' means idea.
“谣言”通常是指没有事实根据的传闻。
This statement accurately defines '谣言' as unsubstantiated rumors.
听到谣言后，我们应该立即告诉所有人。
No, it's important to verify information before spreading it, especially rumors.
“谣言”和“事实”是意思相反的词。
'谣言' refers to unverified information, while '事实' refers to verified truths, making them opposites.
Write a short sentence about how rumors can spread quickly among people. Use the word "谣言" (yáoyán).
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Sample answer
谣言传得很快，大家都在谈论。
Imagine someone told you a piece of gossip. Write a sentence stating that you don't believe this rumor. Use the word "谣言" (yáoyán).
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Sample answer
我不相信这个谣言。
Write a short sentence advising people not to spread rumors. Use the word "谣言" (yáoyán).
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Sample answer
我们不应该散布谣言。
根据这段话，关于明星的谣言有什么特点？
Read this passage:
网上有很多关于明星的谣言。这些谣言常常是不真实的。我们应该仔细分辨真假。
根据这段话，关于明星的谣言有什么特点？
文章中提到“这些谣言常常是不真实的”，所以答案是“常常是假的”。
文章中提到“这些谣言常常是不真实的”，所以答案是“常常是假的”。
为什么他很担心？
Read this passage:
他听到一个谣言，说公司要裁员。这让他很担心，但他知道不应该轻易相信。
为什么他很担心？
文中明确写到“他听到一个谣言，说公司要裁员。这让他很担心”，所以他担心是因为这个谣言。
文中明确写到“他听到一个谣言，说公司要裁员。这让他很担心”，所以他担心是因为这个谣言。
关于这个谣言，我们知道什么？
Read this passage:
这是一个古老的谣言，流传了很多年。虽然没有人知道它从何而来，但很多人仍然相信它。
关于这个谣言，我们知道什么？
文章开头就说“这是一个古老的谣言，流传了很多年”，这表明它流传了很久。
文章开头就说“这是一个古老的谣言，流传了很多年”，这表明它流传了很久。
Choose the sentence where “谣言” is used correctly.
“散布谣言” (sànbù yáoyán) means to spread rumors. The other options make no sense.
Which word is a synonym for “谣言”?
“谣言” (yáoyán) often implies false information, similar to a lie. News, facts, and truth are the opposite.
Complete the sentence: 别相信那些____，它们都不是真的。
The sentence implies not believing something because it's not true, which fits with 'rumors'.
“谣言止于智者” (yáoyán zhǐ yú zhìzhě) means 'Rumors stop with the wise.'
This is a common Chinese saying meaning that wise people don't spread or believe rumors, thus stopping them.
If something is a “谣言”, it means it is definitely true.
A rumor is typically unverified information and often turns out to be false.
散布谣言是负责任的行为。
Spreading rumors (散布谣言) is generally considered irresponsible, as it can cause harm or mislead people.
This sentence means 'He spread rumors about the company's bankruptcy.' The structure is Subject + Verb + Object.
This sentence means 'We should not believe those baseless rumors.' The structure emphasizes the negative and the lack of evidence.
This sentence means 'This rumor caused great damage to her reputation.' It shows the negative impact of rumors.
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Summary
谣言 refers to unconfirmed information spread among people, often without a reliable source.
- unverified information
- spread orally or informally
- can be true or false
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