chēng

formal
literary
archaic

Meaning of 承乏

承乏 means to modestly claim a temporary post due to lack of suitable candidates; to indicate a shortage or lack. Pronounced chēng fá.

  • to modestly claim a temporary post due to lack of suitable candidates
  • to indicate a shortage or lack

Definitions & Examples

Zhí
wēi
nàn
zhī
 
zài
xià
zhǐ
hǎo
chēng
 
zàn
shè
wèi
 

In this time of crisis, I have no choice but to modestly hold this position temporarily.

Lǎo
chén
chēng
 
shí
nǎi
cháo
zhōng
rén
dān
zhòng
rèn
 

This old minister reluctantly serves temporarily, as there is truly no one else in the court who can shoulder this heavy responsibility.