cyun4 seon3傳訊传讯
Jyutpingcyun4 seon3
Yalechyùnh seun
Definition
(law) to summon (a witness); to subpoena; to arraign (an offender)
neutralworkcommunication
How it's used
Primarily used in formal or professional contexts, such as corporate settings or technical fields. It focuses on the act of conveying specific information or messages rather than general social interaction. For casual daily conversation, people typically prefer using 溝通.
Examples
gung1 si1 cyun4 seon3 bou6 wui6 ji5 cyu5 lei5 ni1 di1 tau4 sou3
公司傳訊部會處理呢啲投訴。
The corporate communications department will handle these complaints.
nei5 dim2 joeng2 tung4 keoi5 dei6 cyun4 seon3 gaa4
你點樣同佢哋傳訊㗎?
How do you communicate with them?
Related words
Common phrases
kei5 jip6 cyun4 seon3
企業傳訊
corporate communication
cyun4 seon3 bou6
傳訊部
communications department
Common mistake
Avoid using it as a direct synonym for general social interaction or chatting. It carries a sense of formal information transfer, making it sound overly stiff or mechanical in casual personal relationships.
Tone guide
T1High level
T2High rising
T3Mid level
T4Low falling
T5Low rising
T6Low level
Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.



