嗣
inherit; offspring
Meanings
2 senses · 10 examplesverb
to succeed; to inherit; to take over
formalFormal and literary, used for official succession or family inheritance.
He will succeed to the throne and become the new monarch.
This scholar inherited his father's academic career.
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He was chosen as the heir to take over the family business.
Ancient emperors often confirmed their successors in advance.
The family's property is inherited by the eldest son.
noun
offspring; descendant; heir
formalFormal and literary, refers to future generations or direct descendants of a family.
The descendants of this sage are spread across the country.
He had no offspring, so he adopted a child.
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The family's descendants need to take on the responsibility of continuing the family line.
The descendants of this ancient family still retain their traditional customs.
The king had no legal heir, triggering a succession crisis.