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    Expressing 'it is said that' with 据说 (jùshuō)

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    Structure

    据说 + Sentence

    Explanation

    The adverb 据说 (jùshuō) means "it is said that" or "reportedly." It is placed at the beginning of a sentence to introduce information based on hearsay or common belief rather than firsthand knowledge. For example, 据说它可以赋予控制的力量 means "It is said that it can grant the power of control."

    Examples

    • 据说这家店的小笼包是全城最好吃的。

      jùshuō zhè jiā diàn de xiǎolóngbāo shì quán chéng zuì hǎochī de.

      It's said that this shop's soup dumplings are the best in the whole city.

    • 据说明天会下大雪，你多穿点衣服。

      jùshuō míngtiān huì xià dà xuě, nǐ duō chuān diǎn yīfu.

      It's said that it will snow heavily tomorrow, so dress warmly.

    • 据说他年轻的时候是个有名的画家。

      jùshuō tā niánqīng de shíhou shì gè yǒumíng de huàjiā.

      It's said that he was a famous painter when he was young.

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