zyun2 daat6轉達转达
Jyutpingzyun2 daat6
Yalejyún daaht
Definition
To relay, pass on, or transmit a message on behalf of someone else.
neutralcommunicationwork
How it's used
Used primarily in formal or semi-formal contexts, this verb implies acting as an intermediary to pass on information. It is less common in casual, everyday speech between close friends, where people prefer simpler verbs like 講 or 話. It carries a sense of professional responsibility or courtesy, often used when someone is unavailable to receive a message directly.
Examples
Could you please relay this message to him for me?
I have already relayed your thoughts to the boss.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not use this for casual gossip or informal chatting, as it sounds overly stiff or bureaucratic. For everyday situations, it is more natural to say 幫我話俾佢聽.
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Grammar guides
- 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.
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