口耳相传 word of mouth
Explanation
指人们之间通过口头传播信息的方式，没有文字记录。
Refers to the way people exchange information through oral communication without written records.
Origin Story
很久以前，在一个偏远的小山村里，住着一位年迈的巫师。他掌握着许多神奇的古老知识，这些知识都不是写在书本上的，而是通过口耳相传的方式一代一代地传承下来。巫师一生都在守护着这些知识，他把它们当作珍贵的财富，小心翼翼地传授给他的弟子。他的弟子们也同样珍视这些知识，他们认真学习，努力掌握，然后又将这些知识传授给他们的下一代。就这样，这些神奇的古老知识在小山村里代代相传，从未间断。巫师去世后，他的弟子们仍然继续着他的事业，将这些宝贵的知识传承下去。他们的努力使得这些知识得以保存，并最终流传到更远的地方，为更多的人所知晓。
A long time ago, in a remote mountain village, lived an elderly wizard. He possessed many magical ancient knowledges, which were not written in books but passed down from generation to generation through word of mouth. The wizard spent his life guarding this knowledge, treating it as a precious treasure, and carefully teaching it to his disciples. His disciples also cherished this knowledge. They studied diligently and mastered it, and then passed it on to the next generation. In this way, this magical ancient knowledge was passed down from generation to generation in the small mountain village, without interruption. After the wizard's death, his disciples continued his work, passing on this valuable knowledge. Their efforts ensured that this knowledge was preserved and eventually spread to farther places, becoming known to more people.
Usage
多用于描述信息传播的方式，强调口头传播的特点。
Often used to describe the way information is spread, emphasizing the characteristics of oral communication.
Examples
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这个故事是口耳相传下来的。
zhège gùshì shì kǒu'ěr xiāngchuán xiàlaide.
This story has been passed down from generation to generation.
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这个消息是通过口耳相传的方式传播开的。
zhège xiāoxi shì tōngguò kǒu'ěr xiāngchuán de fāngshì chuánbō kāide.
The news spread by word of mouth.
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古老的传说就这样一代一代地口耳相传。
gǔlǎo de chuán shuō jiù zhèyàng yīdài yīdài de kǒu'ěr xiāngchuán。
Ancient legends are passed down by word of mouth in this way.