传授

傳授
chuánshòu
verb HSK 7-9 #14,058

Meanings

  1. 1 to teach; to impart
  2. 2 to pass on (knowledge or skills)

Characters

Literally 'transmit and give' - to actively hand over knowledge.

Examples

HSK 4
Tā chuánshòu le hěnduō bǎoguì de jīngyàn.
He imparted a lot of valuable experience.
HSK 7-9
Lǎo shīfu bǎ shǒuyì chuánshòu gěi le túdì.
The old master passed on his craft to his apprentice.

Tips

usage
传授 implies expertise being passed from master to student - it's more elevated than ('to teach'). You 传授 a martial arts technique or ancient wisdom; you someone how to use chopsticks.

Stroke Order

chuán
shòu