传达 chuándá to pass on
to pass on; to convey; to relay; to transmit; transmission
How to remember 传达: 传 to pass on + 达 to reach = to pass on.
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How it is used
- To convey/relay/pass on (a message, order, feeling) - 传达指示 (chuándá zhǐshì) to relay instructions.
- 传达 is passing along information/intent to people; contrast 传输 (technical data transmission) and 表达 (biǎodá, to express one's own ideas).
- 传达室 (chuándáshì) = a reception/gatehouse office (where messages/deliveries are relayed).
- 传达精神 (chuándá jīngshén) = to convey the gist/spirit of a directive.