cyun4 sau6傳授传授

Jyutpingcyun4 sau6

Yalechyùhn sauh

動詞Uncommon

Definition

To pass on knowledge or skills; to impart; to teach.

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How it's used

Carries a formal and slightly solemn tone, often implying a significant transfer of wisdom, specialized skills, or cultural heritage from a master to a successor. Unlike the everyday word 教, which can refer to teaching anything from basic tasks to school subjects, this term suggests a deeper, more profound level of instruction. It is frequently used in contexts involving martial arts, traditional crafts, or academic mentorship.

Examples

si1師fu2傅zoeng1將bat1畢sang1生zyut6絕hok6學cyun4傳sau6授zo2咗bei2俾keoi5佢go3個tou4徒dai2弟。

The master passed on his lifelong techniques to his apprentice.

nei5你hang2肯m4唔hang2肯zoeng1將le1呢tou3套gung1功fu1夫cyun4傳sau6授bei2俾ngo5我aa4呀？

Are you willing to pass on this set of kung fu skills to me?

Common phrases

cyun4傳sau6授zi3知sik1識

to impart knowledge

cyun4傳sau6授gei6技nang4能

to pass on skills

Common mistake

Avoid using this for casual teaching, such as showing a friend how to use an app or explaining a simple recipe, as it sounds overly dramatic and pretentious in those contexts.