tương truyền
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
it is said that; legend/tradition/folklore has it that; according to legend
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Tương truyền mẹ Âu Cơ đẻ trăm trứng.Legend has it that Mother Âu Cơ gave birth to a hundred eggs.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “tương truyền” mean?
it is said that; legend/tradition/folklore has it that; according to legend
Is “tương truyền” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.