传 Stroke Order — How to Write 传
传 is written in 6 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 亻, then complete the remaining strokes.
Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.
传 Radical and Character Components
传 is a phono-semantic compound: 亻 (people) carries the meaning, while 专 indicates the sound.
Radical: 亻 + 4 more strokes
传 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- chuán
- zhuàn
Meanings of 传 in Chinese
1
chuán传
To transmit, pass on, impart (knowledge, skills, etc.)
这位老师把知识传授给了一代又一代的学生。
This teacher imparts knowledge to generations of students.
To spread, propagate, or transmit (information, stories, reputation, etc.)
这个美丽的故事在村子里流传开来。
This beautiful story spread throughout the village.
2
zhuàn传
A commentary, annotation, or a biographical/historical narrative appended to classic texts or historical records.
古人常将重要事件记录于史册，并配有详细的传以供后人研读。
Ancient people often recorded important events in historical annals, accompanied by detailed commentaries for future generations to study.
Used as 'zhuàn', it refers to a written account of a person's life, a biography, or a record of their deeds.
这部传记详细记录了他奋斗的一生。
This biography meticulously records his life of struggle.
A type of classical Chinese narrative literature, often a saga or chronicle, focusing on historical events or character stories, such as 'The Water Margin'.
他一生爱读古典名著，尤其喜欢那些讲述侠义故事的英雄传
He loved reading classical masterpieces his whole life, especially those heroic sagas that tell stories of chivalry.
Ancient post-station accommodations or carriages, serving as an inn for travelers.
古时，传舍是供商旅歇脚的重要场所。
In ancient times, post-station inns were important places for merchants and travelers to rest.
Common Words and Phrases with 传
1
To pass on experience, provide assistance, and guide new or younger generations.
为了让新入职的同事更快适应工作，部门里安排了经验丰富的员工进行传帮带，效果非常好。
To help new colleagues adapt to their work faster, the department arranged for experienced employees to mentor and guide them, and the results were excellent.
2
To spread or transmit widely, often referring to information, ideas, knowledge, or diseases.
通过互联网，我们可以更有效地传播知识和信息。
Through the internet, we can more effectively spread knowledge and information.
3
to disseminate; to spread
这种新疗法很快就在医疗界传布开来。
This new therapy quickly spread within the medical community.
4
to copy and circulate privately (documents or writings)
这本古老的医书，因为年代久远，很多内容都是通过后人反复传抄才得以保存下来。
Due to its venerable age, much of the content of this ancient medical text was preserved through repeated hand-copying by later generations.
5
6
exist from generation to generation
这份独特的家族食谱，通过口耳相传，已在这家族中传代了五代人。
This unique family recipe has been passed down through five generations in this family by word of mouth.
7
A handbill or flyer; a single sheet of paper used for advertising or spreading information, often distributed to the public.
志愿者们在公园里向路人分发传单，介绍环保知识
Volunteers were distributing flyers to passersby in the park, introducing environmental knowledge.
8
To conduct or transmit (e.g., light, heat, sound, or electricity).
金属可以有效地传导热量和电流。
Metals can effectively conduct heat and electric current.
9
To preach or deliver a sermon, often referring to propagating religious doctrines or moral teachings.
他一生致力于向年轻人传道，教导他们如何正直地生活。
He dedicated his life to preaching to young people, teaching them how to live righteously.
10
To transmit, convey, or deliver something from one to another.
同学们在课堂上互相传递纸条。
Students passed notes to each other in class.
11
power transmission; drive (to transmit power or motion)
皮带传动是一种常见的机械传动方式。
Belt drive is a common method of mechanical power transmission.
12
To transfer pollen to a stigma, enabling fertilization.
蜜蜂在花园里忙碌地飞舞，帮助各种花朵传粉
Bees busily fly around in the garden, helping various flowers pollinate.
13
Telesthesia, the perception of an impression from a distance without using normal sensory organs.
她有一种奇特的传感能力，总能感受到远方亲人的思念和担忧。
She possesses a peculiar ability of extrasensory perception, always able to sense the longing and worries of her distant family members.
14
To convey, transmit, or spread a message or information to others; to report or announce.
请你帮我把这个消息传告给所有同事。
Please help me relay this message to all colleagues.
15
to notify someone of a phone call; to page
请传呼张经理，说有紧急电话找他。
Please page Manager Zhang and tell him there's an urgent call for him.
More words with 传
- shī失chuán传Lost, Lost to posterity
- xiāng相chuán传according to legend, it is said
- xuān宣chuán传propaganda, publicity
- yí遗chuán传heredity, inheritance
- bié别zhuàn传Don't spread it, Don't pass it on
- dí嫡chuán传Directly handed down, Authentic transmission
- duǎn短chuán传short pass
- é讹chuán传Rumor, False report
- jū拘chuán传Compulsory summons, Custody summons
- mì秘chuán传Secretly handed down; esoteric.
- pín频chuán传frequently reported, often heard
- píng评zhuàn传critical biography
- shèng盛chuán传to be widely rumored or spread
- xīn心chuán传Mind-to-mind transmission, Spiritual transmission
- yáo谣chuán传rumor
- yáo遥chuán传rumor; hearsay
- zhèng正zhuàn传Main story, Saga
- fēng风chuán传be rumored, gossip
- hōng哄chuán传circulate widely, be rumored
- kǒu口chuán传oral transmission
Idioms with 传
- chuán传bēi杯nòng弄zhǎn盏drink together at a banquet
- chuán传jīng经sòng送bǎo宝Impart valuable knowledge and experience
- chuán传sòng诵bù不jué绝widely acclaimed and continuously recited
- chuán传sòng诵yī一shí时widely circulated and talked about for a time
- chuán传wéi为jiā佳huà话become a celebrated tale
- chuán传wéi为měi美tán谈become a popular admirable story
- chuán传wéi为xiào笑bǐng柄become a laughingstock
- chuán传wéi为xiào笑tán谈become a laughingstock
- chuán传wén闻shī失shí实Unfounded rumors prove false
- chuán传zōng宗jiē接dài代continue the family line
- dà大sì肆xuān宣chuán传extensively publicize or promote
- dài代dài代xiāng相chuán传passed down through generations
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Open the tool →Questions about 传
What does 传 mean in Chinese?
传 (chuán) means “To transmit” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 传?
传 has 2 pronunciations: chuán, zhuàn.
How many strokes does 传 have?
传 has 6 strokes.
How do you write 传?
传 is written in 6 strokes, starting from the radical 亻. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 传?
The radical of 传 is 亻, and 传 is a phono-semantic compound.
