转达 zhuǎndá to pass on
to pass on; to convey; to communicate
How to remember 转达: 转 to turn + 达 to reach = to pass on.
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How it is used
- To pass on / convey a message on someone's behalf - 请把我的问候转达给他 (qǐng bǎ wǒ de wènhòu zhuǎndá gěi tā) please pass on my regards to him.
- Used for relaying greetings, thanks, opinions through a middle person; slightly formal and courteous.
- 转达 = relay words/feelings; 转告 (zhuǎngào) is close but plainer, for relaying practical information/messages.