HSK · Level 59
105 words
Chinese word
传授
Pronunciation
Pinyinchuán shòu
Meaning
- verbteach
Example
老师传授了我们一种解题技巧。lǎo shī chuán shòu le wǒ men yì zhǒng jiě tí jì qiǎo
The teacher taught us a technique for solving problems.
More examples
老教授向学生传授了许多实践经验。lǎo jiào shòu xiàng xué shēng chuán shòu le xǔ duō shí jiàn jīng yàn
The old professor imparted a lot of practical experience to the students.
Core concept
Expertise is transferred from a source to a learner with the aim of producing usable skill.
Common phrases
传授知识chuán shòu zhī shí
impart knowledge
传授经验chuán shòu jīng yàn
pass on experience
传授技巧chuán shòu jì qiǎo
teach skills
Similar words
教jiào: Teach someone information, skills, or a subject in a general way.
教导jiào dǎo: Teach someone what to do while guiding the way they do it.
教授jiào shòu: Provide specialized teaching in an academic field or technical skill.
指导zhí dǎo: Guide study or work by giving specific advice and showing suitable methods.
Definition in Chinese
把自己的知识、经验或技能有针对性地传给别人，使对方掌握并能够在实际情境中运用。bǎ zì jǐ de zhī shí jīng yàn huò jì néng yǒu zhēn duì xìng dì chuán gěi bié rén shǐ duì fāng zhǎng wò bìng néng gòu zài shí jì qíng jìng zhōng yùn yòng
Word origin
In 传授 (chuánshòu, "to impart"), 传 (chuán, "pass on") marks movement from one person to another, while 授 (shòu, "give or teach") emphasizes the recipient receiving it.
Usage tips
- English teach can cover anything from showing a small fact to training a profession, whereas this Chinese verb most naturally highlights substantial know-how passed on for later use.