hereditary succession; inherit
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesverb
to inherit (a throne, title, or power) hereditarily; to pass down through generations
formalSpecifically refers to the hereditary passing down of official positions, titles, and privileges, often associated with monarchies or feudal systems.
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.
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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.