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传奇 — meaning in English

chuán qí

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English meaning

  • caption noun A short piece of text that explains or accompanies an image, video, or on-screen dialogue.
  • inscription noun Words carved, engraved, or otherwise permanently marked onto a surface such as stone, metal, or a monument.
  • legend noun A traditional story from the past, often only partly true.

Senses

传奇 is used for these senses in English:

  • caption A title or brief explanation attached to an illustration, cartoon, user interface element, etc.
  • inscription Text carved on a wall or plaque, such as a memorial or gravestone, or on some other item.
  • legend A story of unknown origin describing plausible but extraordinary past events.

caption — full definition

  1. noun A short piece of text that explains or accompanies an image, video, or on-screen dialogue.
  2. verb To add a caption to an image, film, or broadcast.

inscription — full definition

  1. noun Words carved, engraved, or otherwise permanently marked onto a surface such as stone, metal, or a monument.
  2. noun A short personal message written at the front of a book or on a gift.

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