Definition
神话 (shénhuà) specifically means 'myth' – stories about gods or supernatural beings (e.g., Greek or Chinese myths). 传说 (chuánshuō) is broader: any traditional legend or folk tale, not necessarily about gods. 童话 (tónghuà) are fairy tales for children; 传奇 (chuánqí) highlights extraordinary heroic deeds.
noun
mythmythologylegend
Easily confused
- 深化shēn huàsound-aliketo deepen, to intensify (formal; used with abstract nouns)
Examples
- 神话。Zhōngguó gǔdài shén huà gùshì fēicháng yǒumíng.Ancient Chinese myths and legends are very famous.
- 神话，。Tā bù xiāngxìn zhèxiē shén huà, zhǐ xiāngxìn kēxué.He doesn't believe these myths, only science.
- 神话。Xīlà shén huà duì xīfāng wénhuà yǐngxiǎng hěn dà.Greek mythology has a great influence on Western culture.
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