传递 (chuán dì) is a transitive verb meaning 'to transmit' or 'to convey'—especially intangible things like information, messages, emotions, values, or traditions. The first character 传 (chuán) means 'to pass on' or 'to spread', often implying continuity across time or space; the second character 递 (dì) means 'to hand over' or 'to deliver', suggesting direct, intentional transfer. Together, they emphasize purposeful, often interpersonal transmission—not just mechanical sending, but meaningful sharing.

This word is commonly used in formal and semi-formal contexts: education (e.g., passing down cultural knowledge), media (broadcasting news), relationships (conveying care or sympathy), and public health (spreading awareness). It carries a neutral-to-positive connotation and rarely appears in casual speech—native speakers usually prefer simpler verbs like 说 (shuō, 'to say') or 告诉 (gàosu, 'to tell') for everyday communication.