cyun4傳传
Jyutpingcyun4
Yalechyùhn
Definition
To pass, pass on, or hand down from one person to another.
neutraldaily actionscommunication
How it's used
Focuses on the act of relaying or transmitting something from one person to another, often in a sequence or chain. It is frequently used for physical objects like documents or messages, but also for abstract concepts like rumors or traditions. Unlike the English word pass, it implies a sense of continuity or movement through a group.
Examples
Please help me pass this document to the manager.
Who spread this news around?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this for the act of handing something directly to someone as a simple gesture, where 畀 is much more natural. Use 傳 when the item is intended to move further along to other people or travel a distance.
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Grammar guides
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