传人
chuán rén
Definitions
- 1. to teach
- 2. to impart
- 3. a disciple
- 4. descendant
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Usage notes
Collocations
Frequently paired with 艺 (yì) as in 传人技艺 (to teach a skill), or with 后代 (hòudài) for descendants.
Formality
Used in literary or formal contexts, especially classical texts; in modern speech, 传授 (chuánshòu) is more common.
Example Sentences
1 shown师傅把绝技 传人 给徒弟。
The master taught the unique skill to the disciple.
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