cyun4 waa2傳話传话
Jyutpingcyun4 waa2
Yalechyùhn wá
Definition
To pass on a message; to convey a message for someone.
colloquialcommunication
How it's used
Focuses on the act of acting as an intermediary for verbal communication rather than just delivering a physical object or written note. It is frequently used when someone is unavailable or unable to speak for themselves, such as when they are busy or have lost their voice. The structure often involves using 畀 followed by the recipient to clarify who the message is intended for.
Examples
Could you please pass on a message to him for me?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 帶話, which often implies a more casual or informal request to convey a message. 傳話 carries a slightly more formal or functional nuance of being a messenger between two parties.
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