chuánchéng

传承

HSK 7-9Word · Verb · NounTraditional傳承

transmit and inherit; tradition

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Meanings

2 senses · 5 examples
1.

verb

to transmit and carry on; to pass down (knowledge, skills, culture)

Often refers to the passing down of intangible cultural heritage, skills, values, or traditions from one generation to the next.

Zhè这
zhǒng种
gǔ古
lǎo老
de的
niàng酿
zào造
jì技
yì艺
xū需
yào要
shī师
tú徒
dài代
dài代
chuán传
chéng承
 。

This ancient brewing technique needs to be passed down from master to apprentice for generations.

Wǒ我
men们
yào要
nǔ努
lì力
chuán传
chéng承
hé和
hóng弘
yáng扬
Zhōng中
huá华
yōu优
xiù秀
chuán传
tǒng统
wén文
huà化
 。

We must strive to inherit and promote the excellent traditional Chinese culture.

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Gōng工
jiàng匠
jīng精
shén神
zài在
tā他
men们
jiā家
zú族
zhōng中
dé得
dào到
le了
hěn很
hǎo好
de的
chuán传
chéng承
 。

The craftsmanship spirit has been well passed down within their family.

2.

noun

tradition; legacy; heritage

Refers to the traditions, cultural practices, or legacy that have been passed down.

Wǔ舞
lóng龙
shì是
zhè这
gè个
jié节
qìng庆
zhōng中
zhòng重
yào要
de的
wén文
huà化
chuán传
chéng承
 。

The dragon dance is an important cultural tradition during this festival.

Fēi非
wù物
zhì质
wén文
huà化
yí遗
chǎn产
de的
bǎo保
hù护
 ,
guān关
jiàn键
zài在
yú于
huó活
tài态
chuán传
chéng承
 。

The key to protecting intangible cultural heritage lies in its living transmission.