chéng
承袭
continue; inherit; undertake
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Meanings
2 senses · 5 examplesverb
to follow; to continue; to carry on
formalRefers to continuing an existing system, tradition, or method without change.
Zhè这
ge个
guó国
jiā家
chéng承
xí袭
le了
jiù旧
zhì制
de的
guān官
liáo僚
tǐ体
xì系
。
This country continued the old bureaucratic system.
Jiā家
zú族
de的
chuán传
tǒng统
jì技
yì艺
bèi被
wán完
zhěng整
de地
chéng承
xí袭
xià下
lái来
。
The family's traditional craft was completely passed down.
verb
to inherit; to succeed to (a title, legacy, or mantle)
formalOften used for inheriting titles, property, or a master's teachings and legacy.
Tā他
chéng承
xí袭
le了
fù父
qīn亲
de的
jué爵
wèi位
。
He inherited his father's noble title.
Zhè这
wèi位
dì弟
zǐ子
chéng承
xí袭
le了
dà大
shī师
de的
yī衣
bō钵
。
This disciple inherited the mantle of the master.
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Tā他
de的
mù目
biāo标
jiù就
shì是
chéng承
xí袭
xiān先
rén人
de的
wěi伟
dà大
jī基
yè业
。
His goal is to carry on the great legacy of his ancestors.