传
transmit; pass on; spread; conduct
Meanings
8 senses · 37 examplesverb
to pass; hand over; transmit from generation to generation
Can refer to physical objects, information, or cultural heritage across people or time.
This family letter is a precious relic passed down by our ancestors.
Please pass this document to the next colleague.
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China's excellent traditional culture is being passed down from generation to generation.
This traditional custom has been passed down for over a thousand years.
The teacher passed the study materials to all the classmates in the class.
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to teach; impart skills; pass down knowledge
Used specifically for teaching skills, knowledge, or professional techniques.
The old carpenter passed his carving skills on to his apprentice.
This doctor from a family of traditional Chinese medicine passed his medical skills to his daughter.
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The teacher passed down his years of teaching experience to the young teachers.
He imparted his painting insights to his students.
This veteran craftsman is passing down pottery-making skills to the younger generation.
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to spread; disseminate; make widely known
Used for information, news, rumors, or public opinions.
The news of victory quickly spread across the entire campus.
Social media allows information to spread across the globe in an instant.
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The government is promoting environmental protection concepts to let more people understand and participate.
This rumor has been spreading wildly in the village.
His speech has spread across all major news platforms.
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to conduct (electricity, heat, sound)
technicalUsed for physical phenomena of energy transfer through matter.
Copper is an excellent material for conducting electricity.
Metals can conduct heat very well.
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Sound can travel through the air and conduct into our ears.
This new material can effectively conduct sound signals.
Wood almost cannot conduct heat.
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to express; convey; show
Used for conveying emotions, feelings, or artistic effects.
This painting vividly conveys the old man's sense of vicissitude.
This poem conveys emotions clearly, allowing readers to feel the poet's longing.
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He used his eyes to convey his feelings to his lover.
This dance vividly shows the charm of national culture.
The actor's performance vividly restores the character's inner world.
verb
to summon; bring someone in via official order
formalMost commonly used in legal or official contexts, such as summoning witnesses or suspects.
The police have issued summonses to bring the suspect to the police station for interrogation.
The court decided to summon him to appear in court as a witness.
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The teacher called the student who was talking in class to the office.
The leader summoned him to ask about the progress of the project.
Customs officers summoned the suspicious traveler to have their luggage inspected.
verb
to be contagious; spread disease
Used for diseases that can spread from one person or animal to another.
This flu is very easy to spread among people.
The COVID-19 virus can spread to others through droplets.
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Feline distemper can spread between cats.
This skin disease will not spread through daily contact.
Doctors remind everyone to pay attention to hygiene to avoid spreading diseases.
noun
surname Chuan
A relatively rare Chinese surname.
Mr. Chuan is a new colleague at our company.
Teacher Chuan has taught in the Chinese Department for many years.