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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
转达zhuǎndáto pass onHSK 7, v, 14 strokes, rank #11049, Very Hard
转达zhuǎndáto conveyHSK 7, v, 14 strokes, rank #11049, Very Hard
转达zhuǎndáto communicateHSK 7, v, 14 strokes, rank #11049, Very Hard
zhuǎndá(zhuan3da2)zhuan da T3
  1. 1to pass on
  2. 2to convey
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March 24, 2026

转达(轉達)zhuǎndá(zhuan3da2)

转达 (zhuǎn dá) means to pass on or convey information from one person to another. It is often used in formal contexts when discussing communication, such as relaying messages, instructions, or news between individuals or groups.

Strokes14Frequency#11049DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, effective communication is highly valued, and the practice of formally relaying messages is seen as a sign of respect and professionalism, especially in business contexts.

Memory tip

Imagine a 'turning' (转) wheel that helps pass (达) messages along a road. Visualize a messenger turning the wheel to send important news, making it easy to remember that 转达 is all about conveying information.

Meanings of 转达

zhuǎndá(zhuan3da2)
1to pass on
2to convey
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About 转达

转达Simplified
轉達Traditional
14Strokes
—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#11049Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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AI Study Notes for 转达

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传达 (chuándá) - use 转达 when emphasizing the act of passing on information in a more formal context, while 传达 can be used in broader contexts.

Usage Notes

Be careful to use 转达 in contexts where formal communication is required, as it may not be suitable for casual conversations. Common collocations include 转达消息 (to convey news) and 转达问候 (to pass on greetings). Pay attention to the tone; using the wrong tone can change the meaning.

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK Level 6 word, 转达 connects to other terms related to communication and information exchange, such as 通知 (tōng zhī - to notify) and 交流 (jiāo liú - to exchange). Focus on using it in sentences that emphasize the act of passing information effectively.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 转达 with 传达, using them interchangeably. For example, saying '我会传达你的意见' (Wǒ huì chuán dá nǐ de yìjiàn - I'll convey your opinion) is incorrect if the context is formal; it should be '我会转达你的意见'.

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Component Characters

转zhuǎito convey
HSK 48 strokes车
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达dáto attain
HSK 36 strokes辶
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How to say to pass on in Chinese

“to pass on” in Chinese is转达zhuǎndá

转达 (zhuǎn dá) means to pass on or convey information from one person to another. It is often used in formal contexts when discussing communication, such as relaying messages, instructions, or news between individuals or groups.

When to use 转达

Be careful to use 转达 in contexts where formal communication is required, as it may not be suitable for casual conversations. Common collocations include 转达消息 (to convey news) and 转达问候 (to pass on greetings). Pay attention to the tone; using the wrong tone can change the meaning.

转达 or something close to it

传达 (chuándá) - use 转达 when emphasizing the act of passing on information in a more formal context, while 传达 can be used in broader contexts.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 转达 with 传达, using them interchangeably. For example, saying '我会传达你的意见' (Wǒ huì chuán dá nǐ de yìjiàn - I'll convey your opinion) is incorrect if the context is formal; it should be '我会转达你的意见'.

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Grammar Patterns of 转达

转达 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 3 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

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莉娜身体很好,还让我____她对你的爱和祝福。

Lina is fine and sends you her love and best wishes.

Example Sentences for 转达 (7)

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莉娜身体很好,还让我转达她对你的爱和祝福。

lì nà shēntǐ hěn hǎo, hái ràng wǒ zhuǎndá tā duì nǐ de ài hé zhùfú。

Lina is fine and sends you her love and best wishes.
2
我觉得乔治的经历很悲惨,请向他转达我最诚挚的祝福。

wǒ juéde qiáo zhì de jīnglì hěn bēicǎn, qǐng xiàng tā zhuǎndá wǒ zuì chéngzhì de zhùfú。

I found George's story very sad. Please give him my best wishes.
3
请转达我对玛丽的良好祝愿。

qǐng zhuǎndá wǒ duì mǎ lí de liánghǎo zhùyuàn。

My best regards to Mary.
4
他请我向你转达他对你的祝愿.

tā qǐng wǒ xiàng nǐ zhuǎndá tā duì nǐ de zhùyuàn.

He asked me to communicate his wishes to you.
5
见到她时请转达我的祝贺.

jiàndào tā shí qǐng zhuǎndá wǒ de zhùhè.

Please give her my congratulations when you see her.
6
我请你的妹妹向你转达我的祝愿.

wǒ qǐng nǐ de mèimei xiàng nǐ zhuǎndá wǒ de zhùyuàn.

I asked your sister to communicate my wishes to you.
7
他写了张便条让我转达他的谢意。

tā xiě le zhāng biàntiáo ràng wǒ zhuǎndá tā de xiè yì。

He has written a note asking me to pass on his thanks.

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Use 转达 when you want to emphasize the act of conveying a message from one person to another, often in a formal context, while 传达 can also mean to transmit or convey more generally.

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