谬种流传 Falsehoods spread
Explanation
指荒谬的言论或事物世代相传。
Refers to absurd statements or things that are passed down through generations.
Origin Story
宋朝时期，朝廷选官制度腐败，很多没有真才实学的人通过不正当手段获得官职。何澹看不下去，上书皇帝，指出这种做法的危害。他认为，如果选官不严，就会选拔一些能力低下的官员，几年后，这些官员又会参与选拔官员，如此循环，就会导致谬误一代代传下去，国家无法进步。就像播下了一颗谬误的种子，它会不断生长，最终长成参天大树，遮蔽了阳光，阻碍了国家的健康发展。何澹的谏言虽然得到了皇帝的重视，但由于积弊已久，一时难以改变，谬误的种子依然在不断传播。这个故事也警示我们，要警惕谬误的流传，要坚持真理，不能让错误的东西一代代传下去。
During the Song Dynasty, the imperial examination system was corrupt, and many people without real talent and learning obtained official positions through improper means. He Dan, witnessing this, wrote to the emperor, pointing out the dangers of this practice. He believed that if the selection of officials was not strict, it would lead to the selection of low-ability officials who, after a few years, would participate in the selection of officials again. This cycle would cause errors to be passed down from generation to generation, hindering national progress. It's like sowing a seed of falsehood that grows continuously, eventually becoming a huge tree that blocks the sunlight and hinders the healthy development of the nation. Although He Dan's advice was heeded by the emperor, due to long-standing problems, it was difficult to change immediately, and the seed of falsehood continued to spread. This story warns us to be wary of the spread of falsehoods, to uphold truth, and to prevent errors from being passed down through generations.
Usage
多用于批评某些错误的思想或说法世代相传的情况。
Often used to criticize the passing down of erroneous thoughts or statements through generations.
Examples
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他的理论谬种流传，误导了很多人。
tade lilun miuzhongliuchuan,wudao le henduo ren.
His theories have been wrongly passed down, misleading many people.
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这种说法谬种流传，已久无人相信。
zhonghyang shuofa miuzhongliuchuan,yijiu wuranxiangxin
This statement is a false tradition, and no one believes it anymore.