‘转述’ is a verb meaning to relay or report someone else’s words or information, rather than speaking from one’s own knowledge or experience. The first character 转 (zhuǎn) means ‘to turn’, ‘to transfer’, or ‘to pass on’, while the second character 述 (shù) means ‘to state’, ‘to narrate’, or ‘to recount’. Together, they convey the idea of transferring spoken or written content from one person to another — often with fidelity, though sometimes with summarization or slight adaptation.

This word is commonly used in everyday communication, education, business, and media contexts — for instance, when repeating what a colleague said in a meeting, retelling a friend’s message, or paraphrasing instructions heard from a teacher. It implies intentionality and responsibility: the speaker acknowledges they are not the original source. Unlike casual reporting, ‘转述’ carries a subtle nuance of accuracy and accountability, making it more formal than colloquial alternatives like ‘说’ or ‘讲’.