cyun4 dai6傳遞传递
Jyutpingcyun4 dai6
Yalechyùhn daih
Definition
To pass on or transmit a message, signal, or item from one party to another.
neutralcommunication
How it's used
Focuses on the formal or systematic transfer of information, often used in professional or technical contexts. Unlike casual verbs like 講 or 話, it implies a process of relaying something from one point to another, similar to a courier or a communication channel.
Examples
Could you please pass this message to him for me?
How do you transmit these important documents?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this for casual conversation between friends, as it sounds overly stiff or bureaucratic. For everyday situations, use 講 or 轉達 instead.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
