單傳 dān chuán

only one heir each generation; sole-line teaching

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency Unknown

Definitions

  1. 1. to have only one heir in a generation (of a family, clan etc)
  2. 2. to be learned from only one master (of a skill, art etc)

Characters

Character Meaning
單 dān
single; only; sole
傳 chuán
to pass on; to spread; to transmit