承 (chéng) - to undertake & to bear

承Tone 2

chéng ｜ 8 strokes ｜ radical: 手

呈橙

承 · chéng

to undertake;

to bear;

to carry on;

to inherit;

to receive;

to accept.

to undertaketo bearto carry on

Usage highlights

Undertake responsibilityInherit traditionAccept an orderBear pressureContinue a legacyAdmit a fault

Synonyms

  • 承担— to undertake, bear responsibility
  • 继承— to inherit, carry on
  • 承受— to bear, endure

Antonyms

  • 推— to push away, refuse
  • 拒— to reject, decline
  • 弃— to abandon, discard

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He will undertake this important task (承担任务).
  • The son inherited the family business (继承家业).
  • Please accept my sincere apologies (承蒙道歉).
  • This bridge can bear heavy loads (承受重载).

Collocations

  • Undertake responsibility(承担责任)
  • Inherit tradition(继承传统)
  • Accept an order(承受命令)
  • Bear pressure(承受压力)
  • Continue a legacy(承前启后)
  • Admit a fault(承认错误)

Idioms

  • Inherit the past and usher in the future(承前启后)
  • One after another(一脉相承)
  • Pass on the torch(承上启下)
  • Acknowledge and accept(承蒙不弃)
  • Inherit the family business(子承父业)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Confucian culture, '承' embodies the virtue of filial piety and continuity of family lineage.
  • Historically associated with imperial succession and inheritance of titles and responsibilities.
  • Represents the Chinese cultural value of maintaining traditions while adapting to modern times.

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