nèi​zhuàn

unauthorized biography

  • created reference approved 内传/內傳 → 外传/外傳 (antonym) — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    内传 / 內傳 nèi​zhuàn

    外传 / 外傳 wài​zhuàn

    antonym

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  • created sense approved 内传/內傳 · nèi​zhuàn · unauthorized biography — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

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    nèi​zhuàn

    unauthorized biography

    A biography focusing on apocryphal anecdotes or personal rumors; often used in the titles of fictionalized accounts of historical figures.

    内 (literal) → 内/內 · nèi · inside 传 (literal) → 传/傳 · zhuàn · biography; commentary

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  • created sense approved 内传/內傳 · nèi​zhuàn · book of exegesis — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

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    nèi​zhuàn

    book of exegesis

    An ancient book specifically written to explain the meaning of a classic text, as opposed to an [[外传|外傳|wai4 zhuan4]] which provides broader examples and context.

    内 (literal) → 内/內 · nèi · inside 传 (literal) → 传/傳 · zhuàn · biography; commentary

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