以讹传讹 to spread rumors
Explanation
指由于传话过程中不断出现差错而使事情真相发生偏差。
Refers to the deviation of the truth due to errors in the process of information transmission.
Origin Story
很久以前，在一个偏僻的小村庄里，住着一位名叫阿牛的年轻猎人。阿牛以其高超的狩猎技巧而闻名，他总是能捕获到令人惊叹的猎物。 一天，阿牛在深山里捕获了一只色彩艳丽，鸣叫声清脆悦耳的小鸟。这只小鸟羽毛鲜艳，颜色独特，阿牛从未见过。他欣喜若狂，立刻决定将这只奇特的鸟儿带回村庄，炫耀一番。 然而，在回村的路上，他遇到了一位年迈的农夫。农夫好奇地询问阿牛抓到的是什么鸟，阿牛一时兴起，夸夸其谈地说自己抓到的是传说中的凤凰，这种鸟能带来好运，吃了它的肉可以长生不老。 年迈的农夫半信半疑，但也对凤凰的传说感到好奇和兴奋，他决定将这个消息告诉其他人。 于是，这个消息像野火般迅速蔓延开来，村子里的人们都听说阿牛抓到了一只可以带来好运的凤凰。这个消息不断被人们添油加醋，传得越来越神乎其神。有人说凤凰的羽毛可以治百病，有人说凤凰的啼叫声能预知未来。 消息传到邻近的村庄，甚至传到了县城，一时间，凤凰成了人们热议的话题。许多人慕名而来，想要一睹凤凰的真容。 然而，当人们见到阿牛带来那只“凤凰”时，才发现那不过是一只普通的小鸟，而且这只小鸟早已因为阿牛的粗心大意而死去了。 人们这才恍然大悟，原来这一切都是以讹传讹的结果。阿牛的谎言，加上人们的添油加醋，最终酿成了一场闹剧。这个故事也成为了人们茶余饭后津津乐道的谈资，用来警示人们要谨慎对待流言蜚语，不要以讹传讹。
Long ago, in a remote village, lived a young hunter named An Niu. An Niu was renowned for his exceptional hunting skills, always bringing back astonishing game. One day, deep in the mountains, he captured a bird of striking colors and a sweet, melodious song. The bird's plumage was vibrant and unique; An Niu had never seen anything like it. Elated, he decided to take this extraordinary bird back to the village to show off. On his way back, he encountered an old farmer. The farmer curiously inquired about An Niu's catch. An Niu, in a boastful mood, claimed he had caught the legendary phoenix, a bird said to bring good fortune and whose meat granted immortality. The old farmer was dubious but intrigued by the phoenix legend, and decided to share the news. The news spread like wildfire. Villagers heard tales of An Niu's lucky phoenix catch. The story grew more fantastic with each retelling. Some said the phoenix feathers cured all illnesses; others that its song foretold the future. The story reached neighboring villages and even the county town. The phoenix became the talk of the land. People flocked to see this amazing creature. But when they saw An Niu's "phoenix," they realized it was just an ordinary bird, and worse, the bird was dead from An Niu's carelessness. The villagers understood; it was a case of ‘Yi e chuan e.’ An Niu's lie, exaggerated by the villagers, had created quite the spectacle. This story became a popular lesson about caution regarding gossip and the dangers of spreading misinformation.
Usage
用于形容事情真相因传话过程中的错误而发生偏差。
Used to describe how the truth is distorted due to errors during transmission.
Examples
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网络上一些不实的消息，正以讹传讹，让人难以分辨真假。
wang luo shang yi xie bu shi de xiao xi, zheng yi e chuan e, rang ren nan yi fen bian zhen jia.
Some untrue news on the internet is spreading, making it difficult to distinguish between true and false.
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这个谣言以讹传讹，最终导致了不必要的恐慌。
zhe ge yao yan yi e chuan e, zui zhong dao zhi le bu bi yao de kong huang
This rumor spread and eventually led to unnecessary panic.