folktale

US /ˈfoʊkˌteɪl/
UK /ˈfoʊkˌteɪl/
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民间故事, 传说

a story originating in popular culture, typically passed on by word of mouth.

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Many cultures have their own unique folktales that teach moral lessons.
许多文化都有自己独特的民间故事,传授道德教训。
The old woman used to tell us folktales by the fireplace.
那位老妇人过去常在壁炉旁给我们讲民间故事