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传 has 2 dictionary pronunciations. The examples show how each reading behaves in real words.
to pass on; to spread; to transmit
biography; historical narrative; commentaries
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to disseminate
to transmit
legend
tradition
to spread
to upload
to disseminate
to pass on
to pass on
to infect
infectious disease
biography
Notice where 传 sits in each complete thought.
That rumor soon spread.
Source: Tatoeba #9965488 · CC BY 2.0 FRThis tradition originates from China.
Source: Tatoeba #784025 · CC BY 2.0 FRYou don't have to worry about publicity.
Source: Tatoeba #13907644 · CC BY 2.0 FRWe should pass on our culture to the next generation.
Source: Tatoeba #1328170 · CC BY 2.0 FRI gave my cold to him.
Source: Tatoeba #1423995 · CC BY 2.0 FRTheir traditional life style no longer exists.
Source: Tatoeba #1426458 · CC BY 2.0 FRDefinitions and traditional forms are compiled from Make Me a Hanzi, HSK curriculum data, and CC-CEDICT. Sourced example sentences link to Tatoeba; editorial examples are labeled separately. Review data sources and licenses.