Definition
转述 means 'to relay or report what someone else said' — it's about passing along a message, story, or statement from one person to another, not telling your own version. You use it when you're quoting or summarizing someone else's words indirectly. It's a formal verb often seen in news, academic writing, or formal conversations.
v.
to relay (someone else's words)to report (what was said)
Examples
- 转述，。Tā zhuǎn shù le lǎoshī de huà, ràng dàjiā zhùyì ānquán.He relayed the teacher's words, telling everyone to pay attention to safety.
- 转述。Jìzhě zhuǎn shù le mùjīzhě de miáoshù.The reporter relayed the eyewitness's description.
- 转述，。Qǐng búyào zhíjiē zhuǎn shù biérén de huà, zuì hǎo zìjǐ quèrèn yíxià.Please don't directly relay other people's words — it's best to confirm yourself.
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