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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
传输chuánshūto transmitHSK 6, unknown, 19 strokes, rank #6939, Hard
传输chuánshūtransmissionHSK 6, unknown, 19 strokes, rank #6939, Hard
chuánshū(chuan2shu1)chuan shu T2
  1. 1to transmit
  2. 2transmission
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March 24, 2026

传输(傳輸)chuánshū(chuan2shu1)

传输 (chuánshū) refers to the process of transmitting or conveying information, data, or energy from one place to another. It is commonly used in contexts related to technology, communication, and data transfer, emphasizing the flow of information in various forms.

Strokes19Frequency#6939DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In modern China, with the rapid development of technology and the internet, the term 传输 is increasingly relevant, especially in discussions about data privacy and cybersecurity, reflecting the country's growing emphasis on digital communication.

Memory Tip

Imagine a 'transmission' in a car, where power is '传' (passed on) to move the vehicle. The '输' part resembles the flow of energy or data through cables or pipes, helping you remember the connection to transmitting information.

Meanings of 传输

chuánshū(chuan2shu1)
1to transmit
2transmission
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About 传输

传输Simplified
傳輸Traditional
19Strokes
—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L6IntermediateTOCFLL5HSKKL3CEFRC1

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Quick Contrast

接收 (jiēshōu) vs 传输 (chuánshū): 接收 focuses on the act of receiving information, while 传输 emphasizes the act of sending or transmitting it.

Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 传输 with 传递 (chuándì), which means to convey or deliver. 传输 is more technical and often used in formal contexts, particularly in IT or telecommunications. Common collocations include 数据传输 (data transmission) and 信息传输 (information transmission).

HSK Study Tips

While 传输 is not included in the HSK vocabulary list, it connects well with other technology-related terms at HSK 4 and above. Students should focus on understanding its usage in technical contexts and related vocabulary like 发送 (to send) and 接收 (to receive).

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 传输 with similar words like 传递. For example, saying '我想要传递数据' (I want to convey data) instead of '我想要传输数据' is incorrect in technical contexts. Always use 传输 when referring to data transmission.

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Component Characters

传chuánbiography
HSK 56 strokes亻
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输shūto lose
HSK 413 strokes车
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How to say to transmit in Chinese

“to transmit” in Chinese is传输chuánshū

传输 (chuánshū) refers to the process of transmitting or conveying information, data, or energy from one place to another. It is commonly used in contexts related to technology, communication, and data transfer, emphasizing the flow of information in various forms.

When to use 传输

Be careful not to confuse 传输 with 传递 (chuándì), which means to convey or deliver. 传输 is more technical and often used in formal contexts, particularly in IT or telecommunications. Common collocations include 数据传输 (data transmission) and 信息传输 (information transmission).

传输 or something close to it

接收 (jiēshōu) vs 传输 (chuánshū): 接收 focuses on the act of receiving information, while 传输 emphasizes the act of sending or transmitting it.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 传输 with similar words like 传递. For example, saying '我想要传递数据' (I want to convey data) instead of '我想要传输数据' is incorrect in technical contexts. Always use 传输 when referring to data transmission.

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You can use 传输 in contexts related to technology, such as discussing data transfer between devices or network communication.

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