COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 传 is built
Traditional etymology note: 亻 (people) suggests the meaning, while 专 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 传 (chuán) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to pass on
chuánTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 6 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
chuán
传
to pass on
Common words
chuán bō
传播
to disseminate; to propagate; to spread
chuán dì
传递
to transmit; to pass on to sb else; (math.) transitive
chuán shuō
传说
legend; folk tale; to repeat from mouth to mouth; they say that...
chuán tǒng
传统
tradition; traditional; convention; conventional
liú chuán
流传
to spread; to circulate; to hand down
shàng chuán
上传
to upload
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 传
Say “chuán” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 6 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 传
Common words and phrases
chuán bō
to disseminate; to propagate; to spread
chuán dì
to transmit; to pass on to sb else; (math.) transitive
chuán shuō
legend; folk tale; to repeat from mouth to mouth; they say that...
chuán tǒng
tradition; traditional; convention; conventional
liú chuán
to spread; to circulate; to hand down
shàng chuán
to upload
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“传”。
Zhège zì shì “chuán”.
This character is “传”.
我正在学习“传”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “chuán” zì.
I am learning the character “传”.
请写一遍“传”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “chuán”.
Please write “传” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 传?
传 is written with 6 strokes.
What does 传 (chuán) mean?
传 (chuán) means to pass on.
What is the radical of 传?
The radical of 传 is 亻, associated with Not yet classified.