聚讼纷纭 Many arguments and conflicting opinions
Explanation
指许多人对某事争论不休,意见混乱,难以取得一致。
Refers to a situation where many people argue about something without reaching a consensus, resulting in confusion and disagreement.
Origin Story
话说唐朝时期,长安城内发生了一件怪事。城中百姓对一件小事议论纷纷,说法不一,一时间众说纷纭,莫衷一是。有人说看到一只三足乌鸦飞过,有人说看到龙飞九天,还有人说看到天上掉馅饼。各种说法传得沸沸扬扬,搞得满城风雨,弄得人心惶惶。就连官府也对此感到疑惑不解,无法判断真伪。一时间,长安城内聚讼纷纭,热闹非凡,人们争论不休,吵闹不息。最终,在一位老学究的细心调查下,真相大白:这一切都是因为一场流星雨带来的视觉错觉。这件事虽然最终解决了,但是长安百姓聚讼纷纭的景象却成为人们茶余饭后津津乐道的谈资。
In ancient China, a strange event occurred in a city. The citizens argued about a trivial matter, with numerous conflicting opinions. Some claimed to have seen a three-legged crow, others a dragon soaring in the sky, and some even reported seeing pies falling from the heavens. The stories spread like wildfire, causing chaos and confusion. Even the authorities were baffled and couldn't determine the truth. It turned out to be an optical illusion caused by a meteor shower.
Usage
常用来形容对某一问题看法不一致,争论不休的局面。
Often used to describe a situation where there are many different opinions on an issue and the discussions are intense.
Examples
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关于这件事,众说纷纭,莫衷一是。
guanyu zhe jianshi,zhong shuofenyun,mozhongyishi.
There are many different opinions on this matter.
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专家们对这个问题的看法聚讼纷纭,一时难以形成共识。
zhuanjiamen dui zhege wenti de kanfa jusongfenyun,yishi nanyi xingcheng gongshi
Experts disagree on the best course of action.