yán
chuán

common
verb

Meaning of 言传

言传 means to express or teach using words; to put into words. Pronounced yán chuán.

  • to express or teach using words; to put into words

Definitions & Examples

Zhǐ
huì
 
yán
chuán
 

It can only be understood intuitively, not expressed in words.

Yǒu
xiē
qíng
gǎn
nán
yán
chuán
 

Some emotions are difficult to put into words.

Shī
fu
yán
chuán
shēn
jiào
 
zi
shòu
fěi
qiǎn
 

The master taught both by word and by example, and the disciples benefited greatly.