绍 (shào) - to introduce & to connect
绍 · shào
to introduce;
to connect;
to carry on;
to continue
to introduceto connectto carry on
Usage highlights
introducecontinuecarry forwardShaoxing cityconnectioninheritance
Usage & contexts
Examples
- Please introduce me to your friend (介绍).
- This book introduces Chinese culture (介绍中国文化).
- He will continue the family tradition (绍继传统).
- The company is carrying forward its founder's spirit (绍承精神).
Collocations
- introduce(介绍)
- continue(绍继)
- carry forward(绍承)
- Shaoxing city(绍兴)
- connection(绍介)
- inheritance(绍袭)
Idioms
- To introduce and recommend(绍介推荐)
- To continue the past and herald the future(绍往开来)
- To carry on the tradition(克绍箕裘)
Cultural background
FAQ- Used in the name of Shaoxing city (绍兴) in Zhejiang province, known for its cultural heritage and rice wine.
- Historically used in imperial succession contexts meaning 'to continue' or 'to carry on' a legacy.
- Common in formal introductions and connections between people or ideas.