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话说
huà shuō · hua shuo
Traditional 話說
Meaning
CC-CEDICT- It is said that ... (at the start of a narrative)
- to discuss; to recount
In a sentence
2 examples01
话说从前有位老人住在山脚下。
It is said that long ago an old man lived at the foot of the mountain.
02
话说回来，这件事还得再商量。
That said, this matter still needs further discussion.
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