流传

liú chuán

HSK 2.0 Level 5 HSK 3.0 Level 5 Verb Uncommon

Definitions

1. to spread
2. to circulate
3. to hand down

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Word relationships

Related words

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继承

jì chéng

to inherit

继承传统，强调从前辈接收

扩散

kuò sàn

to spread; to proliferate; to diffuse

扩散开来，强调范围变广

Usage notes

Collocations

Often used with abstract subjects like stories, news, traditions (流传的故事/传说). Not typically used for physical objects.

Common mistakes

Distinguish from 留传: 流传 (widespread over time/area) vs 留传 (hand down to descendants, more personal).

Example Sentences

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这个古老的传说一直流传到今天。

This ancient legend has been passed down to this day.

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Words Containing 流传

口碑流传

kǒu bēi liú chuán

widely praised (idiom); with an extensive public reputation

谬种流传

miù zhǒng liú chuán

to pass on errors or lies (idiom); the propagation of misconceptions

Child Words of 流传

to pass on

biography

to flow

流传