传人 chuánrén to teach
to teach; to impart; a disciple; descendant
How to remember 传人: 传 to pass on + 人 person = to teach.
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How it is used
- An heir/inheritor of a tradition or skill - 京剧传人 (jīngjù chuánrén) an inheritor of Peking opera.
- Someone who carries on a lineage, craft, or teaching. 龙的传人 (lóng de chuánrén) 'descendants of the dragon' = the Chinese people.
- Note 传 = chuán here. Emphasizes passing a legacy down, not just any descendant.