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remain; be passed on

VerbSino-Korean: 傳 하다

  1. 1

    remain; be passed on

    For something to continue or remain for a long period of time.

    Korean definition: 어떤 것이 오랜 세월 동안 이어지거나 남겨지다.

    • The original manuscript of this classical novel no longer survives.

    • There is a legend about this pond passed down from long ago.

  2. 2

    give; hand; pass on

    To deliver something to someone.

    Korean definition: 어떤 것을 상대에게 옮겨 주다.

    • I gave Jisu a rose.

    • The mail carrier handed me a small parcel.

  3. 3

    pass on

    To give something to posterity.

    Korean definition: 어떤 것을 후대에 물려주다.

    • We must pass on a healthy culture to young people.

    • This is a beautiful place that must be well preserved and passed on to future generations.

  4. 4

    deliver; pass on; tell

    To convey some news, thought, etc., to another.

    Korean definition: 어떤 소식, 생각 등을 상대에게 알리다.

    • Seunggyu wanted to tell Jisu how he felt.

    • The class president told us the news that Minjun had been hospitalized.