Meaning of 世袭
世袭 means to inherit (a throne, title, or power) hereditarily; to pass down through generations. Pronounced shì xí. HSK 7-9.
- to inherit (a throne, title, or power) hereditarily; to pass down through generations
Definitions & Examples
Zài在
gǔ古
dài代
，
huáng皇
wèi位
tōng通
cháng常
shì是
shì世
xí袭
de的
。
In ancient times, the imperial throne was usually hereditary.
Zhè这
gè个
jué爵
wèi位
kě可
yǐ以
shì世
xí袭
sān三
dài代
。
This title of nobility can be inherited for three generations.
Shì世
xí袭
zhì制
dù度
zài在
mín民
zhǔ主
shè社
huì会
zhōng中
bèi被
fèi废
chú除
le了
。
The hereditary system was abolished in democratic societies.