纉 (zuǎn) - To continue & to carry on
纉Tone 3
zuǎn ｜ 21 strokes ｜ radical:
纉 · zuǎn
To continue;
to carry on;
to succeed;
to inherit.
Often used in classical contexts to mean continuing a tradition or inheritance.
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Usage highlights
To continue an undertakingTo succeed to the throneTo inherit a legacyTo carry on a traditionTo continue a lineageTo follow in footsteps
Usage & contexts
Examples
- He will continue his father's business (纉父业).
- The prince succeeded to the throne (纉承王位).
- This tradition has been passed down through generations (纉承传统).
Collocations
- To continue an undertaking(纉业)
- To succeed to the throne(纉承)
- To inherit a legacy(纉继)
- To carry on a tradition(纉统)
- To continue a lineage(纉嗣)
- To follow in footsteps(纉武)
Idioms
- To continue the work of predecessors and open up the future(纉承开拓)
- To inherit and carry forward(纉承发扬)
- To succeed to the throne and continue the reign(纉承大统)
Cultural background
FAQ- Primarily used in classical and literary contexts, especially related to inheritance of positions, traditions, or family lines.
- Often appears in historical texts discussing succession of rulers or continuation of cultural practices.
- The character carries connotations of formal, legitimate continuation rather than casual following.