This is the 6423rd most frequent Chinese word.
捕风捉影
"To chase the wind and grasp at shadows" — to base actions or judgments on unfounded or illusory ideas.
捕风捉影: Groundless or baseless, referring to statements or rumors lacking evidence or substance.
他说那些传言只是捕风捉影之言，不可信。
He said those rumors are just groundless statements and not trustworthy.
捕风捉影: To report or act without concrete evidence, often in the context of sensationalism or speculative journalism.
媒体有时候喜欢捕风捉影地报道新闻。
The media sometimes likes to report news without basis or evidence.
捕风捉影: To make baseless assumptions or suspicions, emphasizing the importance of seeking the truth.