口口相传 — “To pass on by word of mouth”
口口相传 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to pass on by word of mouth”. To be handed down orally; to circulate by spoken word. Literally, “Word-of-mouth transmission”.
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口口相传 Pronunciation and Pinyin
口口相传 Character Breakdown
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许多地方的传统手艺，都是通过师傅和学徒之间的口口相传延续下来的。
Many traditional crafts in various places are passed down through word of mouth between masters and apprentices.
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Synonyms of 口口相传
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- kǒu口chū出dà大yán言to boast or brag
- kǒu口chū出kuáng狂yán言speak arrogantly or boastfully
- kǒu口kou口shēng声shēng声repeatedly declare
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Open the tool →Questions about 口口相传
What does 口口相传 mean?
口口相传 (kǒu kǒu xiāng chuán) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to pass on by word of mouth”.
How do you pronounce 口口相传?
口口相传 is pronounced kǒu kǒu xiāng chuán in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 口口相传 literally mean?
Literally, 口口相传 means “Word-of-mouth transmission”. It is used to mean “to pass on by word of mouth”.
What is the Chinese definition of 口口相传?
不著文字，口头相传。