English–Chinese
“legendary” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinchuán qí
Example
他的经历很 传奇。tā de jīng lì hěn chuán qí
His experience is legendary.
How to say “legendary” in Chinese
“Legendary” in Chinese is 传奇 (chuán qí).
A person, event, or tale so extraordinary that it seems ready to move from real life into lasting story.
Example sentences with 传奇
那位运动员是个传奇人物。nà wèi yùn dòng yuán shì gè chuán qí rén wù
That athlete is a legendary figure.
Tips for using 传奇
- English speakers may reserve this idea for famous historical figures, but Chinese also uses the adjective for a real person's striking life story or a remarkable personal experience.