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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
传来chuánlái(of a sound) to come throughHSK 3, unknown, 13 strokes, rank #6292, Medium
传来chuánláito be heardHSK 3, unknown, 13 strokes, rank #6292, Medium
传来chuánlái(of news) to arriveHSK 3, unknown, 13 strokes, rank #6292, Medium
chuánlái(chuan2lai2)chuan lai T2
  1. 1(of a sound) to come through
  2. 2to be heard
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March 24, 2026

传来(傳來)chuánlái(chuan2lai2)

The term 传来 (chuan2 lai2) refers to the action of a sound or news arriving from a distance, emphasizing the notion of transmission. It is commonly used in contexts where one hears something from afar, such as sounds, messages, or news that has reached someone.

Strokes13Frequency#6292DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the concept of news traveling can tie back to traditional ways of communication, such as through word of mouth or messenger services, highlighting the importance of interpersonal connections.

Memory Tip

Imagine a sound traveling through the air like a message in a bottle. The character 传 (chuan) resembles a person passing something along, while 来 (lai) suggests coming towards you, making it easier to remember that it means something is coming to you.

Meanings of 传来

chuánlái(chuan2lai2)
1(of a sound) to come through
2to be heard
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About 传来

传来Simplified
傳來Traditional
13Strokes
—Radical
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L3ElementaryTOCFLL3YCTL4HSKKL2CEFRA2

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Quick Contrast

传出 (chuan2 chu1) — use 传来 for sounds or news arriving, while 传出 emphasizes the action of transmitting sounds or news away from the speaker.

Usage Notes

Be cautious not to confuse 传来 with similar terms like 传递 (chuan2 di4), which means to transmit or deliver. It is generally used in both formal and informal contexts, but be aware of the tone; using the wrong tone can change the meaning completely.

HSK Study Tips

While 传来 is not specifically listed in HSK levels, it relates to HSK Level 3 vocabulary about communication. Students should focus on listening and speaking exercises to become comfortable using it in appropriate contexts.

Common Mistakes

Learners often mistakenly use 传来 for actions that do not involve transmission, such as '我传来这个消息' (I transmit this news), which should be corrected to '我传达这个消息' (I convey this news).

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Component Characters

传chuánbiography
HSK 56 strokes亻
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来láito come
HSK 17 strokes木
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How to say (of a sound) to come through in Chinese

“(of a sound) to come through” in Chinese is传来chuánlái

The term 传来 (chuan2 lai2) refers to the action of a sound or news arriving from a distance, emphasizing the notion of transmission. It is commonly used in contexts where one hears something from afar, such as sounds, messages, or news that has reached someone.

When to use 传来

Be cautious not to confuse 传来 with similar terms like 传递 (chuan2 di4), which means to transmit or deliver. It is generally used in both formal and informal contexts, but be aware of the tone; using the wrong tone can change the meaning completely.

传来 or something close to it

传出 (chuan2 chu1) — use 传来 for sounds or news arriving, while 传出 emphasizes the action of transmitting sounds or news away from the speaker.

What learners get wrong

Learners often mistakenly use 传来 for actions that do not involve transmission, such as '我传来这个消息' (I transmit this news), which should be corrected to '我传达这个消息' (I convey this news).

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Yes, 传来 can refer to both sounds and news arriving, making it versatile in usage.

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