传 (chuán) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 传 (chuán) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 传 (chuán) means "To pass on; to spread; to transmit.". It is an HSK Level 3 character, with 6 strokes and the radical 亻.

Q: How do you write 传 stroke by stroke?

传 has 6 strokes. The radical is 亻. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 传 and 什?

传 (chuán) and 什 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 传?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 亻. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 传?

Common words containing 传 include: 传说 (chuán shuō) — Legend; folklore; it is said that...; 传递 (chuán dì) — To pass on; to transmit; to deliver.; 宣传 (xuān chuán) — To publicize; publicity; propaganda..

How to Write 传

The character 传 (chuán) is written with 6 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 亻 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

传 is pronounced chuán in Mandarin Chinese. It means To pass on; to spread; to transmit..

This is a polyphonic character with readings: chuán, zhuàn.

As an HSK Level 3 character, 传 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 传

传说 chuán shuō

Legend; folklore; it is said that...

传递 chuán dì

To pass on; to transmit; to deliver.

宣传 xuān chuán

To publicize; publicity; propaganda.

传记 zhuàn jì

biography

Example Sentences

这是一个古老的传说。

zhè shì yí gè gǔ lǎo de chuán shuō

This is an ancient legend.

请把球传递给我。

qǐng bǎ qiú chuán dì gěi wǒ

Please pass the ball to me.

公司在宣传新产品。

gōng sī zài xuān chuán xīn chǎn pǐn

The company is promoting a new product.

我正在读一本名人传记。

wǒ zhèng zài dú yī běn míng rén zhuàn jì

I am reading a biography of a famous person.

Similar Characters

什 shén

仁 rén

仂 lè

Practice Writing 传 (chuán)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 传

What does 传 (chuán) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 传 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 传 and 什?

What mistakes do learners make writing 传?

What common words use 传?

How to Write 传 (chuán)