Pure fabrication; sheer invention; fictitious; imaginary; groundless.
那些关于他将要离职的谣言完全是子虚乌有，他依然在努力工作。
Those rumors about him leaving his post were pure fabrication; he is still working diligently.
Era:
Ancient
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Story:
During the Western Han Dynasty, Sima Xiangru's literary work, "Zixu Fu" (Rhapsody on Mr. Nothing), was greatly admired by Emperor Wu of Han.
The "Zixu Fu" narrates a story where the King of Chu dispatches Zixu to visit the King of Qi. The King of Qi then leads all the skilled hunters from his kingdom to accompany Zixu on a hunting expedition.
Zixu vigorously brags to Mr. Wuyou (Mr. No Such Thing), who is also present, about the splendid hunting achievements of the King of Chu, intentionally disparaging the King of Qi. Mr. Wuyou promptly refutes Zixu on behalf of the King of Qi and challenges his assertions.
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