Chinese phrase
据说，这个节日源于〜 jù shuō zhè ge jié rì yuán yú 〜
Meaning
This festival is said to originate from ___
When to use it
Presents a festival's origin as a reported belief. It introduces the source or reason for the festival without stating it as certain.
Example dialogue
你知道春节的来历吗？ nǐ zhī dào chūn jié de lái lì ma
Do you know the origin of the Spring Festival?
据说，这个节日源于古代人祈求新年平安的愿望。 jù shuō zhè ge jié rì yuán yú gǔ dài rén qí qiú xīn nián píng ān de yuàn wàng
This festival is said to originate from the ancient people's wish for a safe New Year.