pass on a skill; impart knowledge
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesverb
to pass on a skill or craft; to impart knowledge or techniques
neutralOften used in the context of traditional arts, crafts, or specialized skills passed from master to apprentice. It can also be used more broadly for teaching any practical expertise.
Zhè这
wèi位
lǎo老
gōng工
jiàng匠
jué决
dìng定
shōu收
tú徒
chuán传
yì艺
，
bù不
ràng让
zhè这
mén门
shǒu手
yì艺
shī失
chuán传
。
The old craftsman decided to take on an apprentice and pass on his craft so that the skill would not be lost.
Xǔ许
duō多
chuán传
tǒng统
jì技
yì艺
yī依
kào靠
kǒu口
chuán传
xīn心
shòu授
de的
fāng方
shì式
chuán传
yì艺
。
Many traditional crafts rely on oral instruction and personal demonstration to pass on the skills.
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Tā他
kāi开
bàn办
gōng工
zuò作
shì室
，
miǎn免
fèi费
wèi为
nián年
qīng轻
rén人
chuán传
yì艺
。
He opened a studio to teach young people skills for free.