传
Meaning:
to pass on; to propagate; to transmit; summons
HSK 2
Frequency:
#233
Pinyin:
chuán
Strokes:
6
Radical:
亻
How to Write 传 - 6 Strokes
Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step
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About "传" in Chinese
The Chinese character 传 (chuán) means "to pass on; to propagate; to transmit; summons". It is classified as an HSK 2 character, making it essential for beginners. This character is written with 6 strokes. Common words containing 传 include: 上传, 传世, 传人.
📚 Words and Phrases with 传
Common words containing this character
上传
to upload
HSK 2
传世
handed down from ancient times
HSK 2
传人
to teach
HSK 2
内传
biography recounting apocryphal anecdotes and rumors
HSK 2
列传
historical biography
HSK 2
别传
supplementary biography
HSK 2
前传
forward pass (sport)
HSK 2
前传
prequel
HSK 2
口传
to convey orally; to pass on by word of mouth (instructions, information, stories etc)
HSK 2
史传
historical biography
HSK 2
📜 Etymology
Type: Phono-semantic
Origin: people
Semantic component: 亻
Phonetic component: 专
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- How do you pronounce "传"?
- The pinyin is chuán
- How many strokes does "传" have?
- It has 6 strokes
- What does "传" mean?
- to pass on; to propagate; to transmit; summons
- What is the radical of "传"?
- The radical is "亻"