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yǐ'échuán'é

to spread falsehoods

以 yǐ preposition

by means of

to use; by means of; with; using the tool or method introduced
讹訛 é

error

incorrect; false; an error or mistake; a false rumor
传傳 chuán verb

to pass on

To pass on to another person or generation; to hand down; to circulate or spread information, rumors, or disease.
讹訛 é

error

incorrect; false; an error or mistake; a false rumor