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March 24, 2026
传真(傳真)chuánzhēn(chuan2zhen1)
传真 (chuan2 zhen1) refers to a method of transmitting printed material electronically, commonly known as a fax. It is often used in business contexts for sending documents quickly and securely over telephone lines or the internet.
Frequency#6471DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In China, fax machines were widely used in the 1990s and early 2000s, especially in business environments, before the rise of digital communication. Today's offices may still have fax machines, but communication has largely shifted to digital platforms.
Memory Tip
Imagine sending a 'true' (真, zhen1) message (传真, chuan2) through a modern-day 'fax machine' that resembles a 'chuan' (川) river flowing with information. Visualize the documents flowing like water to their destination, ensuring they arrive intact.
Meanings of 传真
chuánzhēn(chuan2zhen1)
1fax
2facsimile
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About 传真
传真Simplified
傳真Traditional
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#6471Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L4HSK 3.0L6IntermediateTOCFLL5HSKKL3CEFRB2
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Memory Mnemonic
Imagine sending a 'true' (真, zhen1) message (传真, chuan2) through a modern-day 'fax machine' that resembles a 'chuan' (川) river flowing with information. Visualize the documents flowing like water to their destination, ensuring they arrive intact.
Usage Notes
Be mindful of the context in which you use 传真. While it is common in business settings, it may sound outdated in more casual conversations where email or messaging apps are preferred. Common collocations include '发送传真' (send a fax) and '接收传真' (receive a fax).
HSK Study Tips
At HSK Level 4, focus on recognizing the characters and understanding their components. Familiarize yourself with related vocabulary such as '电子邮件' (email) and '文件' (document) to enhance your understanding of document transmission methods.
Cultural Note
In China, fax machines were widely used in the 1990s and early 2000s, especially in business environments, before the rise of digital communication. Today's offices may still have fax machines, but communication has largely shifted to digital platforms.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 传真 with 传递 (to deliver) due to similar meanings. For example, saying '我发传递' (wǒ fā chuándì) is incorrect; the correct expression is '我发传真' (wǒ fā chuánzhēn).
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Grammar Patterns of 传真
传真 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Exercise 1 of 4
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把它扔进邮筒，要不然就让你的秘书发份____。
Pop it in the post, or get your secretary to fax it.
Example Sentences for 传真 (6)
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把它扔进邮筒，要不然就让你的秘书发份传真。
bǎ tā rēng jìn yóu tǒng， ， yào bù rán jiù ràng nǐ de mì shū fā fèn chuán。
Pop it in the post, or get your secretary to fax it.
Fill in the Application and return it to the Organizer.
6
我给他发了一份很长的传真，说我不需要女仆。
wǒ gěi tā fā le yī fèn hěn cháng de chuán zhēn， ， shuō wǒ bù xū yào nǚ。
I sent him a long fax, saying I didn't need a maid.
Cultural Notes for 传真
🏮Cultural insight
In China, fax machines were widely used in the 1990s and early 2000s, especially in business environments, before the rise of digital communication. Today's offices may still have fax machines, but communication has largely shifted to digital platforms.
Frequently Asked Questions about 传真
Yes, although less frequently due to email and digital communication, some businesses still use fax for official documents.
'我会给你发传真' (wǒ huì gěi nǐ fā chuánzhēn).
传真 is a fax, while 电子邮件 refers to email; the former is more physical and traditional, while the latter is digital and more modern.
